Helen Brodin, PhD in economic history and associate professor of social work. Photo: Rickard Kilström.

The course addresses classical and contemporary theories and concepts in feminist economics, as well as the differences between the feminist economic tradition of thought and mainstream economic sciences. In addition to a historical overview of the field, the course highlights key issues in feminist economics in an exploration of three themes: the interplay across time between reproduction, production and consumption, the contemporary valuation and distribution of care work and finally, accounting and control. During the course, the students are encouraged to explore the ways  in which  feminist economics can contribute to developing their own research interests and   disciplines. 

Carolina Uppenberg, PhD in economic history. Photo: Gabriel Holmbom.

Course directors: Helene Brodin and Carolina Uppenberg
Teachers: Helene Brodin (Social work), Carolina Uppenberg (Economic History), Gabrielle Meagher (Economics), Anita Nyberg (Economics) and Eva Wittbom (Business Administration) 
Venue: Gula Villan

Schedule

Thursday September 14, 9am to 16pm
Thursday September 21, 9am to 16pm
Thursday October 5, 13pm to 16pm
Thursday October 19, 9am to 12pm
Thursday November 2, (morning or afternoon session)
Thursday November 9, 10am to 12pm: Concluding seminar

For information about the course and the reading list, please contact course directors Carolina Uppenberg, carolina.uppenberg@ekohist.su or Helene Brodin, helene.brodin@socarb.su.se.

Application

Send an e-mail with your name, department, university, dissertation topic and supervisor to Pia Laselle (phdadministration@erg.su.se) no later than June 15.

The course is open to PhD students at all faculties.

Feminist Economics - svensk kursplan (228 Kb)

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