Reflect on the state of uncertainty imposed by COVID-19 and its implications through feminist lenses. Identify two feminist lenses that you’d like to use as your framework.

First Section: Key Term Definition. (50 to 75 words each)

Choose 5 and define the terms clearly while giving an example or context  in which these terms can be applied.

 

1-Heteronormativity 6- Subaltern/Silent Subaltern

2-Gender Performativity 7- Racial Capitalism

3- Colonialism 8- Militarized Masculinity

4- Normate 9- Sexual Division of Labour

5- Orientalism 10- Embodiment

Second Section: Identify and explain questions. (250 to 350 words)

Answer only 1 of the questions below:

Using one or two feminist theory(ies) (e.g. Indigenous Feminisms, Post-colonial Feminisms, Queer Theory, Crip Theory, West Asian and Islamic Feminisms, decolonial social reproductive theory, Intersectional and Black Feminisms, or Chicana Feminism) define and explain what does the statement: “gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other forms of oppression are intertwined and historically co-constituted” mean? Base your answer on both readings and in lecture conversations. Your answer must include 2 to 3 keywords studied in this course.

Using one or two feminist theory(ies) explain what is the danger of ‘a single story’ when reflecting on global issues and events.

Explain what are some of the steps that we can take to ensure our analysis of contemporary and historical events are grounded and complete?

Base your answer on both readings and in lecture conversations. Your answer must include 2 to 3 keywords studied in this course.

Third Section: Analytical Question (500 to 700 words – citation and bibliography included)

Reflect on the state of uncertainty imposed by COVID-19 and its implications through feminist lenses. Identify two feminist lenses that you’d like to use as your framework. Then using the teachings from your chosen two feminist theories reflect on the question below:

1) Why and how COVID-19 pandemic is a feminist issue?

Make sure to have an introductory paragraph with a clear thesis statement and a concluding paragraph at the end of your answer, where you reiterate the important points you have made in your answer.

 

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