SOC 3534 - Black Feminist Theory

1 Course Unit(s)
WGS-3534 and PHIL-3134
This class will examine critical and theoretical issues in Black feminism from the 19th century to the present, focusing on the influential contemporary Black feminist intellectual tradition that emerged in the 1970s. From this perspective, students will explore certain themes and topics, such as activism, work, family, politics, social policies and community, through the writings of Black feminists. Students will
examine how Black Feminist Theory has shaped the culture, experiences, and perspectives of generations of artists, political organizers, scholars, writers, and everyday people. Students will examine Black feminism as a political movement that not only challenges the systemic oppression that Black women and girls continue to face, but also works towards ending oppression for all people. Therefore, students will explore and better understand the aims of Black Feminist Theory in terms of challenging systemic social inequalities and articulating new visions of justice.

General Education Requirement(s): Cultural Traditions: Western
Prerequisite(s): SOC-1004 or permission of instructor