“Feminist Internationalism and Resistance to Neoliberal Globalisation” is the eighteenth session of our Political Economy Teach-in Series. It was held on November 21, 2024, and delivered by Professor Sylvia Tamale.

Professor Sylvia Tamale is a leading African feminist and scholar. She recently retired from Makerere University’s School of Law where she served for 36 years and was the first female Dean of Law in the country. She has been a visiting professor at several academic institutions globally and has served on several international human rights boards. She has numerous publications to her name including the award-winning book, Decolonization and Afro-Feminism (Daraja Press, 2020). She is a co-editor of the journal, Feminist Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere, a Masters in Law from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Feminist Studies from the University of Minnesota. Tamale also holds two Honorary Doctorates of Law from the University of Pretoria and Rhodes University. 

Our South Feminist Political Economy Teach-in Series aims to strengthen intergenerational dialogue and build a cross-regional feminist constituency. The series covers various topics to interrogate and strengthen understanding of issues shaping conditions in the Global South.

Here is our specially curated reading list that was designed to enrich your understanding of the topic and spark engaging discussions! It features resources from authors and thinkers in the Global South.