Feminist Philosophy/Freeland

Phil. 3356/6395, Fall 2007

University of Houston

Feminist Analysis or Critique

�2 x 5 points each    10%

Comments:  The topic will be suggested in advance; it will involve writing a feminist analysis or critique of something in the news or the media (film, TV show, etc.). Note that the second critique must involve a topic that is related to Unit Five on feminism in science and/or ecofeminism.  The critique should be typed; the length guide is 1- 2 pages. The critique can assume an informal tone (like a blog entry) but it should use correct grammar, spelling, etc.

Critique #1 Due September 12

The topic is open, but should focus on something in the public forum such as a news event, media item, etc. The paper should make at least some use of the ideas presented in the readings for the first unit of the course on feminist theory and method.

A Few Options/Topics worth Exploring

UN action against sexual violence in conflict

http://www.un-ngls.org/site/article.php3?id_article=255

Dove Campaign for Real Beauty

http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/

Feminist Philosophers Blog (lots of topics, changes daily)

http://feministphilosophers.wordpress.com/

Women Philosophers Website (Brand new in September 07!)

http://www.women-philosophers.com/

The War Over Going Gray

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1658058,00.html

Critique #2 Due November 19

Must discuss a topic related to feminist epistemology or science studies.