FEM 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Lgbt, Bell Hooks, Pansexuality

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: FEM 2110
• Professor: Stephanie Patrick

Document Summary

*see supplements 7&13 from the readings for today. Cis (latin: this side of) and trans (lation: the other side of) Shiftt away from conceiving sex and gender as binary (male or female only) Others" sexuality, gender identity, sex is not up for debate. Lgbtqqip2saa stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, pansexual, two-spirit (2s), androgynous and asexual . Acronym(s) and meaning still evolving, still contested how language works! A movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression - bell hooks (2013, p. 12) Radical: thinking about ways to reorganize ourselves and our society completely. Reformist: allowing only the most privileged women to have a seat at the table. Comes from the work of black feminists. Oppression along the lines of gender compounded by race. Considering race, sexuality, religion, nationality, religion, ability, class, etc. Current debates in the us & canada: sexuality, gender, and pop culture. Popular culture: liked by many people (quantitative index, not high culture.