Black History Month: New Module in MA Gender Studies

Dr Megan Robertson has developed a module now being offered as part of the MA Gender Studies at the University of Leeds.

As we mark Black History Month, we recognise Black feminist and decolonial thought as central to reimagining the possibilities of gender, race and sexuality. In this spirit, we are excited to announce a new module titled "Gender, Race, and Colonialism: Theory, Activism and Utopian Futures" offered as part of the MA Gender Studies and developed by Dr Megan Robertson, whose work spans gender studies, African studies and religious studies. 

The module examines how colonialism has shaped and continues to shape categories of gender, race and sexuality, while highlighting the radical traditions of resistance, creativity and organising led by Black feminists, queer thinkers and grassroots movements. Students will engage with authors such as Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí, Chandra Mohanty, Heidi Mirza and others, exploring not only critique but also the creation of utopian horizons: alternative futures grounded in justice, care and collective liberation. 

By connecting theory with contemporary feminist and queer movements, the module affirms the centrality of Black and post/decolonial feminist traditions to gender studies and invites students to imagine otherwise – building futures where decolonial, feminist and queer visions can thrive. 

Find out more about studying on the MA Gender Studies course. 

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