Learning outcomes

The workshop aims to provide students, through an intense participation, a deep knowledge of the contemporary debate that involve a relationship between political philosophy and sexuality, especially from the point of view of the so-called "sexual minorities".

Program

What is the concept of "gender"? To what extent gender and sexuality are "useful categories of analysis"? What does it mean that gender and sexuality are "social constructions"? Reconstructing the genealogy that affirmed the paradigm of "social construction" and criticized the "naturalistic" models, some fundamental, philosophical, historical, sociological, political and anthropological contributions will be discussed, in the field of feminist studies, gender and sexuality studies, lesbian, gay and queer theories. Through the study of authors such as Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, Simone de Beauvoir, Monique Wittig, Christine Delphy, Thomas Laqueur, Mario Mieli, Adrienne Rich, etc., and also regarding to the conflicts related to the challenges that the concept of gender has generated in the public space, the workshop proposes a reflection on gender and sexuality as categories of analysis and criticism of reality, of the logic of domination and of power relations.

Studied works will be made available on the moodle platform. Other complementary works will be indicated during the workshop.

Teaching methods:
The discussion, supported by the reading of the texts, videos and the commentary of political and social news will be privileged.

Examination Methods

Exam: To receive the 3 credits (F) it is necessary to attend at least 9 of the 12 lessons.