"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.
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Feminism and Social Justice
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Beginner Level
Approx. 5 hours to complete
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English
Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 65 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Bettina’s working definition of feminism10m
1 practice exercise
Defining Feminism15m
3 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 152 min)
1 practice exercise
Salt of the Earth15m
1 hour to complete
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 hour to complete
1 video (Total 66 min)
1 video
Free Angela!1h 5m
1 practice exercise
Free Angela!15m
1 hour to complete
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 hour to complete
1 video (Total 58 min)
1 video
#metoo58m
1 practice exercise
#metoo15m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM FEMINISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
by 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
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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!
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by DFJan 14, 2020
Very interesting. Very well presented. I learnt loads and have a much greater understanding of the subject the history and present day situations
by ARAug 26, 2019
it's much about the case study of different issues all over the world on social justice to women, race disparities and collective gatherings etc
by EKDec 14, 2019
It's a great introductory course. I particularly appreciated the historical approach taken and the level of nuanced analysis that went into it:)
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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