4.4 Read 66 reviews
Overview
Programme description
Through guest lectures and discussions the Feminism and Motherhood from University of Antwerp will explore experiences and theories which challenge monomaternalism, i.e., the idea (or belief) that a child can have only one 'real' mother. We will discuss how (public) discourse on mothering and motherhood shapes the idea of who is a mother and who is not. Possible topics for discussion are stepmothers, foster and adoptive mothers; gendered dimensions of mothering; othermothering; how to mother ourselves; milk kinship; multiple parenthood; (transnational) surrogacy…
While famous second-wave feminists like Simone de Beauvoir publicly opposed motherhood, and many contemporary feminists still find it difficult to reconcile motherhood with their feminist convictions, other strands of feminism like black feminism have always pointed out the feminist potential of the experience of mothering. Rather than spelling out the complicated relation between feminism and motherhood directly, we will explore it through the topic of polymaternalism.
Programme Structure
Maternal studies are an interdisciplinary field which is reflected in the theories guiding our exploration:
- Feminist philosophy,
- Maternal theory,
- Black feminism,
- Crip theory and queer theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
-
Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology PhilosophyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Antwerp and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Ma-students, Masters and PhD-students interested in the topics discussed. We aim for an international and interdisciplinary audience.
Tuition Fee
To always see correct tuition fees
-
International
250 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
UAntwerp students: €200
Living costs for Antwerpen
787 - 1230 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Improve page content