PS&I: Feminism and Politics of Gender (L2156)
Political Systems & Issues: Feminism and the Politics of Gender
Module L2156
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module explores the central themes that have occupied 20th and 21st century feminism in theory and political practice. It establishes a dialogue between philosophical writings and activist politics to examine issues from subjectivity to care, labour and digital technology through a feminist lens. Students will engage with each issue from an intersectional and global perspective to gain a nuanced understanding of the complex ways in which gender, sex, sexuality and power interact. Seminars will provide students the opportunity to link feminist scholarship to a broad range of contemporary debates, including reproductive justice, trans* issues, representation, misogyny and gender-based violence.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of the key ideas, arguments and lines of contestation in feminist political philosophy.
Identify key concerns, events and actors in feminist politics in the UK and globally
Locate and evaluate academic literature related to a particular topic in feminist scholarship or feminist activism.
Identify and research a key issue or question related to feminist politics or the politics of gender.
Demonstrate experience of conceiving and producing a substantial work of analysis and argument, presented in accordance with professional scholarly standards.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Media | T2 Week 8 (5 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Jonathan Moss
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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