SOS6.4.1 / SOSM6.4 Feminist Methodology, 5 ECTS
Monday 8-Sep-2014 - 10-Nov-2014 weekly at 12-14

Places:

8.9.2014 – 13.10.2014 Main building, A4

20.10.2014 – 3.11.2014 Main building, A3

10.11.2014 Pinni B 3116

Objectives: The course will deepen the students´ knowledge about feminist epistemology and methodology. The students will understand the central discussions of situating knowledge and the meaning of experience and commitment in relation to knowledge. The students can relate the readings of empirical research to larger debates on knowing and apply this to their own studies.

Modes of study: Active participation in the lectures and a lecture diary. The teaching material will be available in Moodle.

Programme:

8.9. Sari Irni: Introduction to the theme & guidelines

15.9. Kalpana Wilson: Race/Gender and Embodiment

22.9. Kalpana Wilson: Transnational Solidarity and Feminist Research

29.9. Jaana Kuusipalo: Equality Policies and Intersectionality: Methodologial Perspectives

6.10. Sari Irni: Sex, Sports, and the Differences that Matter

13.10. Tuula Juvonen: Queer Feminist Methodology

20.10. A period break/no lecture

27.10. Sanna Rikala: Researching Gender and Mental Health. Methodological challenges

3.11. Riikka Homanen: Ethnography and researching difference

10.11. Marjo Kolehmainen: Intersectionality and Social Class

No enrolment required. The key for entering Moodle will be given at the first lecture.

Lectures

Monday 8-Sep-2014 - 10-Nov-2014 weekly at 12-14

Places:

8.9.2014 – 13.10.2014 Main building, A4

20.10.2014 – 3.11.2014 Main building, A3

10.11.2014 Pinni B 3116