WGSS 4760 - Activism: History and Theory

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: WGSS 2010 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites: None.
Pre/Corequisites: None.
Requirements: None.

Description
Theoretical and historical perspectives on activism, focusing on how various types of activism are intertwined, the emergence of second-wave feminism within the context of civil rights and anti-war movements, and current feminist activisms within broader social justice frameworks. Students are required to spend a specified number of hours per week working on an activist project. This course may include a Signature Experience component.