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Second Term: 3 credits; 2 hours Room: FA3
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(W: 4:10 - 6:00) |
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Max. Enrol: 20
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JD
3
LLM/SJD/MSL/NDEGS/SJD USUYRP
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This course examines how recent developments in feminist legal theory might be helpful in developing feminist strategies for engaging with law. The course begins with an examination of different theoretical perspectives to law, and recent challenges to the feminist project of theorizing about law. The course then turns to examine how these insights might change or influence the way in which feminists think about law. The seminar will consider the relationship between feminism, law and politics; feminist litigation strategies; agency and feminist legal subjects; and finally, specific sites of feminist engagement with law. We will focus on areas that have been particularly controversial within feminism, and will consider how the theoretical frameworks may be helpful in negotiating these highly contentious issues. Particular attention will be given to the implications for developing feminist strategies for engaging with law. Evaluation: will be by class participation (20%), a research proposal (10%), and a research paper (70%) of approximately 25 pages in length.
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