Earn a diploma in Feminist Texts

This diploma course takes you through key feminist texts that engage with important gender-related issues. Through a careful study of selected fiction and non-fiction, we explore issues such as Patriarchy, violence, ?embodiment?, agency and identity. We also provide a complex understanding of gender and representation, drawing on literary as well as cultural studies. This diploma course can help you understand the role of gender and feminism.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Understanding Patriarchy

This module introduces you to the meaning of patriarchy, the problems with patriarchy as well as the political and religious aspect of patriarchy. You will be taught the abuse of women, the use of violence in enforcing indoctrination and acceptance of patriarchy. You will be shown patriarchy in female-headed households, the perpetuation of sexism and separatist ideology.

How Patriarchy Hurts Men and The Fly

In this module, you will be introduced to ways patriarchy hurts men and the concept of psychological patriarchy. You will be shown the story of “The Fly” and text deconstruction of the phrase “objects and acquisitions”, “poor and whiskey” and “poor Reggie’s grave”. You will be taught the literary symbolism of “the boss groaning” and the fall of the fly.

Tickets, Please!

In this module, you will be introduced to the literary symbolism present in the story “Tickets, Please!”. You will be taught the deconstruction of texts such as “The Car”, “The Tramcar”,” Annie”, “The inspector John Joseph and the Statutes Fair”. You will be shown the event that led to Annie’s mistake, Annie’s revenge, and the establishment of solidarity with other women. You will learn about Joseph’s ordeal with the girls and Joseph’s emasculation.

The Cyborg Manifesto

In this module, you will be introduced to ‘The Cyborg Manifesto’ and the definition of cyborg. Also, You will learn about a cyborg creature in the post-gender world and the production principles the cyborg exhibits. You will be taught the setting that produces the cyborg, the three paradigm shifts and three attributes in western stories of the origin of civilization. You will be shown the literary meaning of miniaturization, and the informatics of domination.

The Goblin Market

In this module, you will be introduced to the story “The Goblin Market” as well as who the goblins are. You will be shown the scene of the Goblin men’s encounter with Laura, and the list of fruits sold by the Goblin men. The reason associated with the remembrance of Jeanie and Laura’s desire for more fruit will be covered in this topic. Finally, you will be shown the effect Lizzie’s silver penny had on the rescue of Laura.

Tulips and The Yellow Wallpaper

In this module, you will be introduced to the literary symbolism of the story “Yellow Wallpaper”. You will learn the deconstruction of the text “The Tulips”, therefore these are subsidiaries; “Tulip’s Excitement”, “Letting Things Slip”, “The Calm Air” and “The Tulips Behind Bars”. Also, You will be shown the deconstruction of who John the physician is and what caused the nervous troubles. Finally, You will be taught the symbolism of the wallpaper and the woman behind the patterns.

Advanced Diploma in Feminist Writings – First Assessment

This module contains the first assessment on Diploma in Feminist Writings. You need to score 80% or more to pass.; Module

The Second Sex

In this module, you will be introduced to the deconstruction of the literary symbolism of “The Second Sex” and the definition of a woman. You will be taught the meaning of ‘the category of the other’ and the reason for lack of retaliation. You will be shown the consequence of an industrial revolution as well as the answer to the question “should women’s inferiority to men continue?”. Also, you will learn about the explanation of the phrase “women are superior, inferior, or equal to men”.

Gender Trouble

In this module, you will be introduced to theories from the book “Gender Trouble” and also a deconstruction of “Iraqi Nights”. You will be shown the deconstruction of the texts “Centuries Passed” and “The list I Made”. You will be taught the text deconstruction of women as the subject of feminism. You will be shown the distinction between expression and performance.

A Temporary Matter

In this module, you will be introduced to the feminist critiques contained in the story ?A Temporary Matter”. You will be taught the deconstruction of the texts of “recall in memory” and “back to the present”. Also, you will be shown the narrative of what Shoba was like before she lost her child and the events that took place while Shukumar was in the kitchen. You will learn about the revealing conversation of Shukumar and Shoba that led to their re-connection.

Remains of the Feast

In this module, you will be introduced to the deconstruction of the literary symbolism in the story ?Remains of the Feast?. You will be shown a text deconstruction of Rukmini’s sense of humor. You will learn about the reason behind Rukmini’s sickness and her strange partnership with her grand daughter. Also, you will learn about Rukmini’s death and the events that unfold during her burial.

Angela Carter- Fairytale Sexuality and the Deconstruction of Myth

In this module, you will be introduced to the literary symbolism of the story ?The Mother’s Ghost?, Fairytale Sexuality and the Deconstruction of myth. You will be shown the analysis of the ‘Burned Child and Travelling Ghost’. You will be taught the definition of mythology, ideology, and semiology. You will also learn about Zack Zipes and Roland Barthes’s deconstruction of myth and Cinderella moral.

Advanced Diploma in Feminist Writings – Second Assessment

This module contains the second assessment on Diploma in Feminist Writings. You need to score 80% or more to pass.; Module

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