Controversies in Feminist Philosophy

This seminar will examine current controversies in feminist philosophy. Topics to be discussed will include: the sex/gender distinction and social construction; gender essentialism and anti-essentialism; trans theory; intersectionality and critical race theory; standpoint epistemology; epistemic injustice; feminism and liberalism; neoliberalism, global justice, and transnational feminism; feminist methodologies; the hazards and benefits of speaking for, with, and about others; pornography and sex work; sexism and misogyny.