Workshop on Understanding Feminist Theories
30
th
January 2012 to 3rd
February 2012
Organized by: Women’s Studies and Development Centre
and Institute of Lifelong Learning
University Delhi ,Delhi
Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical or philosophical discourse.
While generally providing a critique of social relations, much of feminist theory also focuses
on analyzing gender inequality and the promotion of women's rights, interests, and issues.
Themes explored in feminist theory include discrimination, stereotyping, objectification
(especially sexual objectification), oppression, and patriarchy. Feminist theory is special
because it is not an exclusively theoretical enterprise,but is an extension of feminist politics.
Given this context, Women’s Studies and Development Centre, and Institute of
Lifelong Learning,University of Delhi organizing a five days workshop on
“Understanding Feminist Theories” from 30
th
January 2012 to 3
rd
February 2012
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the theoretical debate on feminism in a holistic
manner.The topics covered in this workshop would provide a structured and detailed
understanding about various feminist theories. The workshop is going to be comprehensive
and interdisciplinary.
The resource persons for this workshop are eminent scholars in their respective fields, which
will expose the participants to an in-depth understanding of the theoretical debates around
feminism. Different methodologies would be used to make the workshop interesting.
Topics:
1. Marxist Feminism
2. Socialist Feminism
3. Radical Feminism
4. Liberal Feminism
5. Existential Feminism
6. Global/ Post Structuralist Feminism
7. Dalit Feminism
8. Psychoanalysis and Feminism
9. Literature and Feminism
10. Alternative Sexuality
11. Disability and Feminism
12. The Body in feminist Theories
This five days workshop is open to teachers and research scholars from all Colleges &
Universities across India.Board and lodging will have to be arranged by the participants themselves.
Certificate would be given on successful completion of participation.
Registration Fee: Rs. 1000 At the time of Registration By Cash
Last date for Submission of application- 23rd
January 2012
For further details contact at: 011- 27666669/011-27662065.
Email: wsdc_du@yahoo.com and illlacademic@gmail.com
Contact Addresses:
1.Women’s Studies & Development Centre
ARC Building, 2
nd
floor
Opposite Khalsa College, Patel Marg
Delhi- 110007
2.Institute of Lifelong Learning,
ARC Building,
Patel Marg, University of Delhi
Delhi- 110007.
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