Sociology, feminism and mentoring

Feminist Pedagogy in Women’s Studies Classrooms: Some Critical Reflections

“…Frequently, scholarship on feminist and critical pedagogy in the Indian context primarily draws on theoretical frameworks put forth by Paolo Freire and bell hooks, especially on the question of centring the experience of students in their education and the authority of the teacher (Chari Wagh, 2018; Kumar, 2018; Pujari, 2017; Rege, 2010a). This section will briefly provide a critical overview of these frameworks.…”

“…While Rege and the SPPU Centre have been largely responsible for such work within women’s studies, it would be remiss to note the work of feminist sociologists on the subject in recent years. There have been quite a few efforts by feminist sociologists to engage with feminist pedagogy, from their location as feminist scholars teaching feminist courses in mainstream sociology departments (Chadha, 2016; Chari Wagh, 2018; Chaudhuri, 2002; Pujari, 2017; Rayaprol, 2011; Rege, 1995). In my view, one of the reasons for this pattern is the relative institutional stability of disciplines, whereby women’s studies degrees have been overwhelmed with establishing academic status and teaching courses while constantly struggling for both institutional existence and resources.…”