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WMST*1000 Introduction to Women's Studies Fall 2021 Section(s): C01 College of Arts Credit Weight: 0.50 Version 1.00 - September 04, 2021 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1 Course Details 1.1 Calendar Description An introduction to the methods and analyses of Women's Studies. An interdisciplinary feminist and multicultural examination of research about women and the gendered nature of societies and cultures. Areas of inquiry may include psychology, law, science, culture, work, family, violence, health, and sexuality.

1.2 Course Description This course provides an introduction to Women’s Studies and its concepts and theories from an interdisciplinary perspective. Along with providing the foundations of this area of study, we will also examine a broad range of issues that affect both women and marginalised groups, topicssuch as violence, environmental issues, disabilities, work, media representation, and the social construction of gender. All of these issues include elements of social justice, ethics and activism. The progression of the course will begin withan overview of the discipline and of feminism and its waves, including some historical and conceptual considerations involving intersectionality. Throughout, we will emphasisethe Canadian context for these concepts. Each week,will examine particular issues involving gender, sex and women in an effort to gaina deeper understanding of the multiple ways that aspects of our identity can affect our experience of the world, for better or for worse. Please note: Some of the issues and topics we will be examining in this course can provoke personal reactions and will certainly challenge some of our deeply held beliefs and views of ourselves and others. Please keep in mind that we all have reasons for our beliefs, and that what is being asked of you in this course is to be respectful of the views of others, while also learning how to engage in productive dialogue and personal reflection.

1.3 Timetable

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Timetable is subject to change. Please see WebAdvisor for the latest information.

1.4 Final Exam Exam time and location is subject to change. Please see WebAdvisor for the latest information. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 Instructional Support 2.1 Instructional Support Team Instructor: Email: Office: Office Hours:

Natalie Evans [email protected] N/A Monday 4-5 PM or by appointment online

2.2 Teaching Assistants Teaching Assistant (UTA): Email: Office Hours: Seminar sections 03 and 04

Rayon Jackson [email protected] See course website for updates on office hours.

Teaching Assistant (UTA): Email: Office Hours: Seminar sections 01 and 08

Laureen Owaga [email protected] See course website for updates on office hours.

Teaching Assistant (UTA): Email: Office Hours: Seminar sections 06 and 07

Sabrina Sousa [email protected] See course website for updates on office hours.

Teaching Assistant (UTA): Email: Office Hours: Seminar sections 02 and 05

Shahd Fulath Khan [email protected] See course website for updates on office hours.

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3 Learning Resources 3.1 Required Resources Learning Resources (Readings) Students are not required to purchase a textbook for this course. All readings are available through the University of Guelph Library Ares Course Reserves System. A link is provided on CourseLink.

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It is recommended that students download and/or print readings so that they have them available during lecture and seminar. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4 Learning Outcomes 4.1 Course Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. 1. Describe the historical and contemporary challenges and issues faced by women and other marginalised groups. 2. Critically evaluate information from a variety of sources and communicate this information in both written work and among peers. 3. Articulate connections between global, national, and local issues as they relate to the experiences of women and other marginalised groups. 4. Analyse the impacts of social, cultural, and political institutions on women's lives and experiences. 5. Define key terms and concepts relating to feminism, Women's Studies, sex, gender and intersectionality. 6. Synthesise a variety of theories and perspectives from a variety of academic disciplines as they relate to feminism and Women's Studies. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5 Teaching and Learning Activities 5.1 Lecture Week One: Sept. 13 Topics:

Introduction to the course: Women's Studies and Feminism

References:

N/A

Week Two: Sept. 20 Topics:

Women's Studies and Feminism: Theory and Milestones

References:

Kelly et al., “What is women’s studies?” (8-15) Freedman, “The historical case for feminism” (46-50)

Week Three: Sept. 27

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Topics:

Intersectionality

References:

Matthews & Beaman, “Intersectionality” excerpt (126135) CRIAW, “Feminist intersectionality primer”, Updated link to free download: https://www.criawicref.ca/publications/feminist-intersectionality-primer/ Recommended reading: Crenshaw, “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics”

Week Four: Oct. 4 Topics:

History of Women in Canada

References:

Matthews & Beaman, “Law” (247-263) Cooper, “The secret of slavery in Canada” (291-301)

Week Five: Oct. 18 Topics:

Sex, Gender and Identity

References:

Lorber, “Night to his day: The social construction of gender” (13-15 & 30-36) Bauer et al., “I Don't Think This Is Theoretical; This Is Our Lives”: How Erasure Impacts Health Care for Transgender People, (348-361) Recommended: Abramovich, “No Safe Place to Go LGBTQ Youth Homelessness in Canada: Reviewing the Literature” (29-51)

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**No lecture or seminars Oct. 11-Holiday** Reschedule to Dec. 3) Week Six: Oct. 25 Topics:

 **Midterm online during lecture time-7:00-8:30pm** No lecture or seminar.

Week Seven: Nov. 1 Topics:

Disability

References:

Israelite & Swartz, “Reformulating the feminist perspective: Giving voice to women with disabilities (7581) Kafai, “Reclaiming and honoring: Sins Invalid’s cultivation of crip beauty” (231-236) Film: Berne, “Sins Invalid: An unshamed claim to beauty in the face of invisibility”

Week Eight: Nov. 8 Topics:

Beauty and Media Representation of Women **Biography Assignment Due** (online Dropbox)

References:

Wolf, “The beauty myth” (9-19) Film, “Killing us softly 4: Advertising’s image of women” (link through ARES to Kanopy)

Week Nine: Nov. 15 Topics:

Violence and Violence Against Women

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References:

Kubik & Bourassa, “The Politics, Policies, and Travesty of Missing and Murdered Women in Canada” (17-33) Kimmel & Holler, “The gender of violence: Domination’s endgame” (342-362) Recommended: Film “Tough Guise 2: Violence, manhood and American culture” (available on Kanopy accessible through Omni on library website) 

Week Ten: Nov. 22 Topics:

Women and the Environment

References:

Williams et al., “Women and climate change impacts and action in Canada: Feminist, Indigenous and Intersectional Perspectives” (3-27) Kimmerer, “Skywoman falling” in Braiding sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teaching of plants (3-10)

Week Eleven: Nov. 29 Topics:

Gender and the Global Context **Essay Due** (online Dropbox)

References:

Mohanty, “Under Western Eyes: Feminist Scholarship and Colonial Discourses” (333-358) hooks, “Eating the Other: Desire and resistance” (366380)

Week Twelve: Dec. 3 (rescheduled from Oct. 11) Topics:

Women and Work

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References:

Kimmel & Holler, “Separate and unequal: The gendered world of work” (213-234) Ehrenreich & Hochschild, “Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy (1-13)

5.2 Seminar In addition to attending lectures students are expected to attend their weekly seminar. Seminars are led by teaching assistants and offer students the opportunity to explore course materials and topics through discussions and activities. Students should be prepared for their seminar by reading the required materials in advance and preparing questions for discussion. Seminars will be based on the course readings and content covered in the lectures. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6 Assessments 6.1 Assessment Details Seminar Assignment (15%) Date: Weekly You are expected to attend the seminar having done the required readings and prepared to discuss course content. You are expected to attend every seminar. However, graded assessments for the seminar will be based on the submission of 9 short assignments that will consist of a brief paragraph (150 words) describing one point from one of the readings that struck you as interesting or problematic in some way. You will also provide a one sentence question related to the same required reading that represents something you are unclear about or want to discuss further within the seminar with your peers. Each submission will be equally weighted out of 15% of your final grade. These submissions will submitted on Courselink via the Dropbox. You should also bring a copy with you to your seminar so that you can refer to it during discussions or read from it. These short assignments will be evaluated based upon your ability to demonstrate your understanding of the reading and to create a question that illustrates some level of reflection about your assigned source. Midterm Exam (20%) Date: Mon, Oct 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Details and format of the midterm will made available to students in advance of the midterm. The midterm will take place online in the course website through the Quiz Tool. Biography Assignment (15%) Date: Mon, Nov 1

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In this assignment you will choose a woman in Canada (from the past) that contributed in some notable way to society to formulate a short biography about. Your assignment will consist of a short overview of relevant demographic information (where she lived, when she was born etc.) and a description of her achievements. You will also comment on whether or not she was recognized for her achievements and why you think she was or wasn't. You should include at least 3 reliable sources for this assignment and your paper should be in APA (7) format. A rubric will be provided within the course website. Length: 3 pages Final Essay (25%) Date: Mon, Nov 29 In this assignment, you will have a limited choice of topics related to the topics and issues we cover in this course (to be provided within the course website). You will write an argumentative essay based on research you have gathered as well as your own critical analysis of the issue you've chosen to respond to. Your thesis will be clear, focused and will directly take a side on an issue that is contested or debated in contemporary culture. Required research will include at least 5 academic sources, and you will be using APA (7) format for your essay and references. A detailed rubric will be provided in the course website and will be reviewed in your seminars. Length: 5 pages Final Exam (25%) More information about the date, time, location and format of the final exam will be provided at a later date. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7 University Statements 7.1 Email Communication As per university regulations, all students are required to check their e-mail account regularly: e-mail is the official route of communication between the University and its students.

7.2 When You Cannot Meet a Course Requirement When you find yourself unable to meet an in-course requirement because of illness or compassionate reasons please advise the course instructor (or designated person, such as a teaching assistant) in writing, with your name, id#, and e-mail contact. The grounds for Academic Consideration are detailed in the Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars. Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Consideration and Appeals https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac.shtml Graduate Calendar - Grounds for Academic Consideration https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml

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Associate Diploma Calendar - Academic Consideration, Appeals and Petitions https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/diploma/current/index.shtml

7.3 Drop Date Students will have until the last day of classes to drop courses without academic penalty. The deadline to drop two-semester courses will be the last day of classes in the second semester. This applies to all students (undergraduate, graduate and diploma) except for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology (conventional and alternative delivery) students. The regulations and procedures for course registration are available in their respective Academic Calendars. Undergraduate Calendar - Dropping Courses https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-drop.shtml Graduate Calendar - Registration Changes https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/genreg-regregchg.shtml Associate Diploma Calendar - Dropping Courses https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/diploma/current/c08/c08-drop.shtml

7.4 Copies of Out-of-class Assignments Keep paper and/or other reliable back-up copies of all out-of-class assignments: you may be asked to resubmit work at any time.

7.5 Accessibility The University promotes the full participation of students who experience disabilities in their academic programs. To that end, the provision of academic accommodation is a shared responsibility between the University and the student. When accommodations are needed, the student is required to first register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Documentation to substantiate the existence of a disability is required; however, interim accommodations may be possible while that process is underway. Accommodations are available for both permanent and temporary disabilities. It should be noted that common illnesses such as a cold or the flu do not constitute a disability. Use of the SAS Exam Centre requires students to book their exams at least 7 days in advance and not later than the 40th Class Day. For Guelph students, information can be found on the SAS website https://www.uoguelph.ca/sas For Ridgetown students, information can be found on the Ridgetown SAS website https://www.ridgetownc.com/services/accessibilityservices.cfm

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7.6 Academic Integrity The University of Guelph is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, and it is the responsibility of all members of the University community-faculty, staff, and students-to be aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and to do as much as possible to prevent academic offences from occurring. University of Guelph students have the responsibility of abiding by the University's policy on academic misconduct regardless of their location of study; faculty, staff, and students have the responsibility of supporting an environment that encourages academic integrity. Students need to remain aware that instructors have access to and the right to use electronic and other means of detection. Please note: Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of guilt. Hurried or careless submission of assignments does not excuse students from responsibility for verifying the academic integrity of their work before submitting it. Students who are in any doubt as to whether an action on their part could be construed as an academic offence should consult with a faculty member or faculty advisor. Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Misconduct https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08amisconduct.shtml Graduate Calendar - Academic Misconduct https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml

7.7 Recording of Materials Presentations that are made in relation to course work - including lectures - cannot be recorded or copied without the permission of the presenter, whether the instructor, a student, or guest lecturer. Material recorded with permission is restricted to use for that course unless further permission is granted.

7.8 Resources The Academic Calendars are the source of information about the University of Guelph’s procedures, policies, and regulations that apply to undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs. Academic Calendars https://www.uoguelph.ca/academics/calendars

7.9 Disclaimer Please note that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may necessitate a revision of the format of course offerings, changes in classroom protocols, and academic schedules. Any such changes will be announced via CourseLink and/or class email.  This includes on-campus scheduling during the semester, mid-terms and final examination

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schedules. All University-wide decisions will be posted on the COVID-19 website (https://news.uoguelph.ca/2019-novel-coronavirus-information/) and circulated by email.

7.10 Illness Medical notes will not normally be required for singular instances of academic consideration, although students may be required to provide supporting documentation for multiple missed assessments or when involving a large part of a course (e.g.. final exam or major assignment).

7.11 Covid-19 Safety Protocols For information on current safety protocols, follow these links:

• https://news.uoguelph.ca/return-to-campuses/how-u-of-g-is-preparing-for-yoursafe-return/ • https://news.uoguelph.ca/return-to-campuses/spaces/#ClassroomSpaces Please note, these guidelines may be updated as required in response to evolving University, Public Health or government directives. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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