Section outline

  • Aim of the topic: Discussing various aspects of feminism theory

    The topic in brief: Feminist theory explores both inequality in gender relations and the constitution of gender. It is best understood as both an intellectual and a normative project. What is commonly understood as feminist theory accompanied the feminist movement in the mid-seventies, though there are key texts from the 19th and early to mid-20th centuries that represent early feminist thought. Whereas feminist theories first began as an attempt to explain women’s oppression globally, following a grand theoretical approach akin to Marxism, the questions and emphases in the field have undergone some major shifts.

    Learning outcomes:

    •  At the end of this topic you will be able to apply feminism theory on analysis of gender issues in African context.
    • You may be capable of applying feminism perspectives to explain different links in human exploitations

    Ressources:

    Learning materials attached at the end of unit

    E-tivities:

    E-tivity 10.1

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