Black Feminist Theory

3 units

What makes Black feminist theory unique? Whose theorizing is considered theory worthy of canonizing? What are the different strands of Black feminist thought ? What has Black feminist thought contributed to academic and popular culture? Through engaging with primary text and producing their own text, students in this seminar will develop answers to these questions through exploration of (contemporary) Black feminist thought. The course has no specific prerequisites, but students should be prepared for intensive study of challenging ideas and the application of these ideas in new contexts relevant to modern society. This course counts toward the program's Theory component which Sociology majors and minors must complete to fulfill degree requirements.