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212.31 sec. 001 - Critical Theories of Law: Race, Gender, and Sexuality (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Russell K Robinson (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
Instructor: Leti Volpp (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
W 10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Location: Law 170
From January 14, 2026
To April 22, 2026
Course End: April 22, 2026
Class Number: 34107
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 45
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 45
As of: 01/12 06:03 PM
This class explores critical theories of race, gender, and sexuality with an emphasis on intersections of those theories and identities. One area of focus will be contrasting the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory ("CRT") with the current legal and political movement to ban CRT, DEI, and "wokeness." Another focus will be the role of masculinities in the present moment. We will also explore how Islamophobia and questions of migration and citizenship alter the stakes and the claims of critical theory. Finally, the course will feature workshops with scholars innovating in these areas.
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Requirements Satisfaction:
Units from this class count towards the J.D. Race and Law Requirement. |
Exam Notes: (P) Final Paper
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Social Justice and Public Interest
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Race and Law
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