PHI 178 Philosophy of Women

A critical study of traditional and contemporary conceptions of women and various manifestations of the oppression of women particularly in Western societies and the US, especially for women of color. Various strategies of addressing women's issues will be studied, including various forms of feminism and research on or by women and of the women's movement will be explored from diverse perspectives, especially those of women of color. Prerequisite: One lower division course in philosophy. GS-VBI, VI