Resistance, Protest, and Empowerment: Global Women's Movements

Explores how global expressions of sexism shape all of our lives, experiences, and life chances, with particular attention to how race, class, and sexuality intersect with gender to shape social inequalities. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Spring 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration, The Individual in Community.