"Feminism and Social Justice" is an adaptation of Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker's long-running course at UC Santa Cruz. In the course, Professor Aptheker presents a broad definition of feminism that serves to frame three significant events in the history of feminism and social justice: the Empire Zinc strike of 1951, the 1971-1972 trial of Angela Davis, and the #metoo Movement.
Feminism and Social Justice
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Feminism and Social Justice
Universidade da Califórnia, Santa Cruz
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Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
2 horas para concluir
What is feminism?
Feminism is a movement, a philosophical perspective, and a driver of social change. It has various goals and constituencies, and it continues to be adapted in response to new conditions.
2 horas para concluir
2 vídeos (Total 65 mín.), 1 leitura, 1 teste
1 leituras
Bettina’s working definition of feminism10min
1 exercício prático
Defining Feminism15min
3 horas para concluir
Salt of the Earth
In 1951, zinc miners in southwestern New Mexico went on strike in response to the Empire Zinc Company's discriminatory treatment of Mexican-American workers and their families. After the miners were prevented from protesting by a court order, their wives maintained the picket line.
3 horas para concluir
2 vídeos (Total 152 mín.)
1 exercício prático
Salt of the Earth15min
1 hora para concluir
Free Angela!
In 1970, FBI agents arrested the feminist scholar and activist Angela Davis for her alleged connection to the Soledad Brothers, inmates of Soledad Prison in central California who were accused of killing a guard. At the time of the arrest, President Richard Nixon referred to Davis as a "terrorist." In this module, you will hear Dr. Aptheker's personal experience of Davis' arrest and trial, and you will learn about the extraordinary movement that grew in support of Davis.
1 hora para concluir
1 vídeo (Total 66 mín.)
1 vídeos
Free Angela!1h 5min
1 exercício prático
Free Angela!15min
1 hora para concluir
The #metoo Movement
The hashtag "metoo" appeared on social media in 2017 in response to a number of high-profile sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry. It quickly spread to other societal domains and continues to spur discussion and action around the world. In this module, you will learn about the causes and outcomes of the #metoo movement, and its contribution to feminism and social justice. You will also have an opportunity to discuss recent changes resulting from the #metoo movement with your fellow learners.
1 hora para concluir
1 vídeo (Total 58 mín.)
1 vídeos
#metoo58min
1 exercício prático
#metoo15min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do FEMINISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
por ISFeb 11, 2020
This course was very impactful, I now understand the history of rape as a crime, the attitudes that have diminished and undermine women's rights. I am hoping that we will get things right as a people
por GJun 4, 2019
This was an enlightening course! I had a limited understanding on the issues around feminism and social justice and I got listen to perspectives from many angles. And the Professor Bettina is great.
por JSAug 3, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Bettina Aptheker particularly as she has had\n\npersonal experience in these topics. Great to hear first hand accounts of these important historical feminist events.
por GVMar 28, 2020
Thank you for offering this course, it is way more than an introductory course, as well as the option of discussions proved to be highly beneficial. Ms.Bettina Aptheker is an excellent lecturer.
por CTDec 12, 2019
Amei e foi um dos melhores cursos que já fiz na vida. Informativo, rápido, com muitas referências e dado por uma feminista ativista, o que é fundamental para que a verdade do que é dito exista.
por JTDec 23, 2019
It was a very interesting class, that I recommend to everyone. I've learned multiple facts, it pinpointed social issues very accurately. The class is well structured and easy to follow.
por DApr 2, 2020
The content of this course was really good and well presented. It really gave a good introduction into different aspects of the Feminism movement both historic and present day.
por KFMar 11, 2020
I loved this course! It delves into the importance of social justice and an understanding of intersectional feminism as a movement for all oppressed groups. Fantastic!
por BMOct 14, 2019
A course that everyone should take. Bettina is an incredible lecturer and storyteller. Couldn't be happier with my choice to take this course. Very thought provoking.
por ASDec 30, 2019
It was a great course, and I got to learn a lot. All the lessons were very insightful. However, I wish there were more lessons and more topics covered in the course.
por GSApr 1, 2020
Informative, inspiring, impactful, great learning in terms of social justice , mass movement , feminism, gender equality and struggle of women for her rights.
por ZYAug 14, 2019
I absolutely enjoyed the structure of the course. Ms Bettina Aptheker's style of lecturing including story-telling kept me captivated through-out the course.
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