DSOC 25A41 - Privilege: An Introduction
DSOC 25A41 · Semestre d'automne 2026-2027
- Langue d'enseignement
- English
- Type d'enseignement
- Cours séminaire
- Nombre d'heures
- 24
- Crédits
- 5
Informations
Descriptif
This course is designed as an introduction to the sociological study of the concept of privilege in its multiple ramifications (white privilege, class privilege, male privilege…). By drawing on several social science research traditions, we will examine the contributions, limitations, and various challenges raised by the notion of privilege, especially in terms of social relations of domination at the intersection of gender, race, class, and age. The course's ultimate goal is to engage with the theoretical, methodological, and practical issues of contemporary sociology and to enrich students' thinking by providing them with valuable resources for their continued studies at Sciences Po.
Pré-requis
No specific prerequisites are required other than an interest in sociology, as well as in gender and racial issues.
Mode de validation
Participants in this seminar will be evaluated based on three elements :
- Oral presentation (45%) ;
- Reading report (on a book) (45%) ;
- Oral participation in class (discussing, reading, etc.) 10%
Lectures
Lectures principales 5
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Kimmel M. S., Ferber A. L. (Eds.), Privilege. A reader, Routledge, New-York, 2018.
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Manne K., Entitled : How Male Privilege Hurts Women, Crown Publishing Group, New York, 2020.
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McIntosh P., « White privilege. Unpacking the invisible knapsack », Peace and Freedom, July/August 1989.
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Wilkerson I., Caste. The Origins of Our Discontents, Random House Publishing, New York, 2023.
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Wolf N., The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women, William Morrow & Company, New York, 1991.
Lectures secondaires 5
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Fortgang T., « Checking My Privilege », in Kimmel M. S., Ferber A. L. (Eds.), Privilege. A reader, Routledge, New-York, 2018.
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Gastfriend D., « Reflections on Privilege: An Open Letter to Tal Fortgang », in Kimmel M. S., Ferber A. L. (Eds.), Privilege. A reader, Routledge, New-York, 2018.
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Saad L. S., Me and White Supremacy. How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World, Quercus Editions, London, 2020.
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Vance JD, Hillbilly Elegy. A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, Harper Paperbacks, New York, 2018.
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Westover T., Educated. A Memoir, Random House, New York, 2018.
Unités pédagogiques
| N° d'UP | Type d'UP | Unités pédagogiques | Enseignants | Nombre d'heures | Crédits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19840 | Cours séminaire | Privilege: An Introduction | Julia PARTOUCHE | 24 | 5 |
Enseignants
- Julia PARTOUCHE
Dans les maquettes
- Bachelor Exchange Programme, Seminars / Bachelor, Programme d'échange, séminaires - 26/27COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS PARIS
- Bachelor, semestre 3 : cours séminaires - 26/27COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS PARIS
Contacts et ressources
- Contact pédagogique
- DE MISCAULT Ségolène