400019 SE Feminist political economy (2026S)
Theory seminar
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 02.02.2026 09:00 to We 18.02.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.03.2026 09:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 06.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- N Thursday 28.05. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 29.05. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Saturday 30.05. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to key concepts, methodological tools and debates in feminist political economy, a vibrant field that examines how gender intersects with economic systems, power structures, and social relations to shape the distribution of resources, labor, and opportunities. Feminist political economy challenges mainstream accounts by foregrounding the often-invisible labor within the family, households or community; and by demonstrating the fundamental role that gender, race and class inequalities play in the reproduction of capitalist societies. By integrating insights from feminist theory, sociology, politics and economics, feminist political economy seeks to create more equitable and inclusive systems that recognize and value diverse forms of labor and human wellbeing. Methodologically, FPE stresses the need for contextual, reflexive and empirically rich and grounded research. The course will provide an in-depth overview over such topics as social reproduction, households and care, racism and development, gender and neoliberalism, gender and finance, feminist methodologies. This seminar aims at strengthening interdisciplinary exchange and engagement on the topic and offering students the opportunity to reflect on the topics from the respective disciplinary perspectives. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their own work in areas relevant to feminist political economy.
Assessment and permitted materials
In order to pass the course, participants will be required to submit a 10-page reflection on their own research practices in relation to the seminar discussions and the theories and approaches studied on the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance is compulsory and participants are expected to actively participate in the course. To fulfil the requirements of this seminar, you will be expected to read the required reading for each seminar and actively participate; be prepared to actively engage in group discussions on the theories, concepts, themes and perspectives raised in the readings and to convey your interpretations and perspectives on the readings to the group in short presentations where required. Criteria for the evaluation of written work:
1. Relevance of the chosen topic; clear communication; designation of own contribution.
2. Logical development and clear illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question.
3. Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main body and conclusion; clear structure, correct grammar and syntax).
4. Reference to academic literature covered in the seminar and correct citation style (Harvard or Chicago style); inclusion of bibliography.
Participants must submit and pass all assignments to pass the course. A grade of at least a "4" is required to pass.Grading scale:
Very good 87,5% - 100
Good 75% - 87,49%
Satisfactory 62,5% - 74,99%
Pass 50% - 62,49%
Fail 0% - 49,99%
1. Relevance of the chosen topic; clear communication; designation of own contribution.
2. Logical development and clear illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question.
3. Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main body and conclusion; clear structure, correct grammar and syntax).
4. Reference to academic literature covered in the seminar and correct citation style (Harvard or Chicago style); inclusion of bibliography.
Participants must submit and pass all assignments to pass the course. A grade of at least a "4" is required to pass.Grading scale:
Very good 87,5% - 100
Good 75% - 87,49%
Satisfactory 62,5% - 74,99%
Pass 50% - 62,49%
Fail 0% - 49,99%
Examination topics
Required readings, independent research and further course materials provided on Moodle.
Reading list
Please note: This is an indicative reading list. The precise reading list will be decided together at the first seminar.Callaci, E. (2025) Wages for Housework: The Feminist Fight Against Unpaid Labor. New York: Seal Press. (das ist eher background für Federici).
Cantillon, Sara, Mackett, Odile and Stevano, Sara (2023). Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective. Agenda Publishing.
Cooper, M. (2017) Family Values: Between Neoliberalism and the New Social Conservatism. Princeton University Press.
Dowling, E. Valorised but not valued? Affective Remuneration, Social Reproduction and Feminist Politics Beyond the Crisis. British Politics 11: 452468 (2016).
Federici, Silvia (2012). Revolution at Point Zero: Housework, Reproduction and Feminist Struggle. PM Press/Common Notions.
Folbre, Nancy (2021). The Rise and Decline of Patriarchal Systems: An Intersectional Political Economy. Verso.
Gibson-Graham, J. K. (1996). The End of Capitalism as We Knew It - A Feminist Critique of Political Economy. University of Minnesota Press.
Gore, Ellie (2021). Understanding Queer Oppression and Resistance in the Global Economy: Towards a Theoretical Framework for Political Economy. New Political Economy 27 (2): 296-311.
Rai, Shirin (2024). Depletion - The Human Cost of Caring. Oxford University Press.
Cantillon, Sara, Mackett, Odile and Stevano, Sara (2023). Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective. Agenda Publishing.
Cooper, M. (2017) Family Values: Between Neoliberalism and the New Social Conservatism. Princeton University Press.
Dowling, E. Valorised but not valued? Affective Remuneration, Social Reproduction and Feminist Politics Beyond the Crisis. British Politics 11: 452468 (2016).
Federici, Silvia (2012). Revolution at Point Zero: Housework, Reproduction and Feminist Struggle. PM Press/Common Notions.
Folbre, Nancy (2021). The Rise and Decline of Patriarchal Systems: An Intersectional Political Economy. Verso.
Gibson-Graham, J. K. (1996). The End of Capitalism as We Knew It - A Feminist Critique of Political Economy. University of Minnesota Press.
Gore, Ellie (2021). Understanding Queer Oppression and Resistance in the Global Economy: Towards a Theoretical Framework for Political Economy. New Political Economy 27 (2): 296-311.
Rai, Shirin (2024). Depletion - The Human Cost of Caring. Oxford University Press.
Association in the course directory
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