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A History of Sex, Gender and Feminist Movements -- INTRO
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A History of Sex, Gender and Feminist Movements -- INTRO

Learn about the chronology and history of Women's Rights/Feminism in this literature-based course.
Created bySarina Shah
Last updated 2/2024
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Be able to recount the history of first, second and third wave feminism
  • Assess gender roles in literature
  • Understand root causes of gender inequality
  • Informed about current events

Course content

5 sections • 12 lectures • 55m total length

  • Paleolithic Society : Where Gender norms originated3:01

    Explore how gender norms originated in Paleolithic society, where the lack of writing challenges our view of hunter and gatherer roles and the patriarchal versus matriarchal debate.

Requirements

  • No previous requirements needed other than ability to read and comprehend historical literature

Description

This course is a chronological timeline of women’s rights, discussing the roots of sexism and gender constructs moving all the way up to women in the workforce as of today. The course starts by introducing gender roles in paleolithic society to learn about how cultural practices have stimulated our understanding of history, and then moves onto the first wave discussing women’s suffrage. While Spotlighting famous abolitionists and feminists, the course also aims to provide learners with a comprehensive outlook on literature by analyzing text from feminist such as Mary Wollstencraft. Next, the course moves onto the second wave discussing women’s liberation movements), frequently discussing LGBTQIA+ rights. Finally, the course finishes off with a detailed description of the Riot Grrrl Movement as well as intersectionality and the #MeToo movement (it’s widespread impact as a result of social media).

This course aims to provide an informational landscape for those interested in feminism and women’s rights as well as intersections of race with gender. Information provided in this course goes beyond just history, but is also applicable to gender-based encounters in the workforce, politics and legislation. By understanding the history of gender-based discrimination, we are better able to solve for its root causes whether that be persuasive rhetoric, historic regulation, political polarization, etc.


Who this course is for:

  • Individuals interested in learning about gender studies/human rights

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