Feminism and Social Justice: Exploring Key Historical Events
Examine feminism's role in social justice through three pivotal events in history. Learn from Dr. Bettina Aptheker's expertise.
Examine feminism's role in social justice through three pivotal events in history. Learn from Dr. Bettina Aptheker's expertise.
Dive into the intersections of feminism and social justice with this illuminating course led by Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker. Adapted from her long-running course at UC Santa Cruz, this program offers a comprehensive exploration of feminism's role in driving social change. You'll examine three significant events that shaped the history of feminism and social justice: the 1951 Empire Zinc strike, the 1971-1972 trial of Angela Davis, and the #metoo Movement. Through engaging lectures, discussions, and historical analysis, you'll gain a deeper understanding of feminism's broad definition and its impact on societal progress. This course is designed for beginners and those seeking to expand their knowledge of feminist history and social justice movements.
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What you'll learn
Understand the working definition of feminism and its evolution
Analyze the 1951 Empire Zinc strike as a feminist and labor rights event
Explore the trial of Angela Davis and its significance in feminist history
Examine the impact and ongoing influence of the #metoo Movement
Develop a personal definition of feminism based on historical and contemporary contexts
Recognize the role of protest in advancing feminist causes and social justice
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of feminism and its role in social justice movements. Led by Distinguished Professor Bettina Aptheker, the curriculum examines three pivotal events in feminist history: the 1951 Empire Zinc strike, the trial of Angela Davis, and the #metoo Movement. Through these case studies, students will gain a deeper understanding of feminism's broad definition and its impact on societal change. The course combines historical analysis, personal narratives, and contemporary discussions to offer a multi-faceted view of feminist activism and its ongoing relevance in addressing social inequalities.
What is feminism?
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Salt of the Earth
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Free Angela!
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The #metoo Movement
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Additional Materials (Optional)
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Influential Scholar and Activist in Feminist Studies and Social Justice
Bettina Aptheker is a Distinguished Professor Emerita in the Feminist Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she has taught for 40 years. Her popular course, Introduction to Feminisms, was taught for 30 years. She held the Jack and Peggy Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies from 2017 to 2020 and previously held a UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies (2012-2015). Aptheker is the author of several influential books, including The Morning Breaks: The Trial of Angela Davis (2nd edition, 1999) and Intimate Politics: How I Grew Up Red, Fought for Free Speech and Became a Feminist Rebel (2006). Her current research focuses on “Queering the History of the Communist Left in the United States.” As a scholar-activist, she is actively involved in anti-racist work and frequently speaks about the #MeToo movement.
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