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About the Course

"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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VR

Aug 7, 2023

very interesting to hear a perspective of somebody that actually lived the history. I liked discovering more about events I heard in passing and being challenged to think even more about these topics.

SC

Apr 11, 2021

It was a wonderful introduction on the vast studies on Feminism abd Social Justice. It made desire to learn more and to study how feminism as a movement has operated in my country in the last century.

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By GABRIELLA G

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Aug 29, 2020

This course helps to understand the evolution of feminism throughout history in a simple and didactic way. In addition, each lesson of Professor Aptheker is quite entertaining because of her way of relating the events and her experience. I loved it.

By Ava W

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Dec 11, 2020

Amazing course! I have learned so much! The professor is so passionate, and has close ties to many of the stories from throughout recent history that she tells. It is so amazing to hear history from the mouth of someone who has lived it. Thank you!

By MERVE G S

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Sep 7, 2020

It was a really good course, I'm highly recommending to everyone. And I'll always remember the Dolores Huerta's quote that " Every moment is an organizing opportunity. Every person, a potential activist. Every minute, a chance to change the world."

By Varun S

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Mar 13, 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed learning and lectures. Prof. Aptheker has elucidated the concepts, interlinkages, history of feminism and social justice aptly. Indeed her lectures has helped me a lot to learn, relearn and unlearn and gave food for thought.

By Hestia R B R L

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Sep 24, 2020

Excelente! A professora faz explicações maravilhosas e nos leva a pensar sobre a construção da nossa sociedade como um todo. Considerando que o feminismo e a justiça social estão totalmente entrelaçados, há necessidade de uma reconstrução social.

By Natalie S

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Aug 18, 2022

This course is so much more than I expected. I would highly recomment this to anything, male, female, none-binary etc. This course has opened my eyes has a feminist as well as made me feel reassured that what I fight for is NOT silly or made up.

By Jessica F

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Dec 4, 2020

I absoluty loved this course, and it is by far my favorite. Professor Aptheker is great! I really wished a had more teachers like her in my university. Classes were really fun, and I really wished it lasted longed. I fully recommend this course.

By Anna K

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Nov 3, 2020

This was an amazing course. I learnt so much and my eyes were opened to so many issues intertwined with women's fight for equality. Professor Aptheker was brilliant and informative and had first hand experiences which were incredibly insightful.

By Luis E O C

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Jul 31, 2020

Very well organized course, showing different perspectives, facts and cases to beetter understand what must be understood to make this world a better place and understand feminism a collective effort to end with many problmes our societies have.

By Neha W

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Jun 2, 2020

Thank you so much Bettina Ma'am!! Your insight into the course is quite inspirational. It really helped me in learning about events and movements I had been unaware about. It's been a great learning experience under your guidance. Thanks a lot!!

By Heather

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Jul 22, 2021

Bettina Aptheker gives a well researched and insightful course on feminism and social justice. The cases Aptheker has chosen are thought provoking and encourage further participation in both feminist and social justice movements and learning.

By Jessica L

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Mar 24, 2021

It was very fast to do this course, especially that I am very interested in the subject. The professor is very charismatic and seems approachable. I would like to take her to a coffee and spend an afternoon discussing these matters with her...

By Ezekiel N T A A

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Aug 21, 2020

Impressive course with a rich objective collection of content that takes you on an unprecedented journey of appreciating the importance of social justice movement and its constant relevance to the feminist movement across generations and time.

By Kate B

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Jul 29, 2020

Very informative and a lot more focused on the intersectional elements that are so crucial in social justice movements than I expected. Very important in highlighting the interdependence that ALL oppressed people have in raising each other up!

By Asel K

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Sep 11, 2020

There were so many new things, so many new powerful women`s names and stories, that I didn`t know before. Now Knowing all these events ,stories bombs my mind. This course totally turned mind for 180 degrees. Sorry if there are some mistakes.

By Nidhi P

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Feb 13, 2021

This course is great for beginners. It will allow you to clear your basic doubts on feminism, how feminist movements are led, and much more. Overall it is going to be a great experience and add up to your knowledge. Have good time learners.

By Sayda A

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Oct 19, 2020

it's very much helpful and quite fun learning almost everything about feminism and social justice through this course.i have fallen in love with the course teacher.She is just amazing.overall thank you.It's my first course to be completed.

By Carolina L d L P

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Jul 24, 2020

Is an amazing class. I strongly recommend it because it teaches you the roots of the social movement, and make you think about what is happening today. The professor is very nice and prepare. Any student will totally enjoy her lectures.

By Eve S

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Dec 8, 2019

Thank you for this wonderful summary of events that have influenced the situation of women in (most of) Europe and the US. The historical context together with relevant recent events conclude to why feminism is and remains a vital topic!

By Ana C M R

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Aug 17, 2020

es un curso muy bueno el cual se aprende la las diferentes luchas que han venido haciendo los movimientos femeninos para que las mujeres como las poblaciones afrodescendientes como latinas tengamos los mismos derechos en ESTADOS UNIDOS.

By deepapriya.vishwanathan2014

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May 3, 2020

Prof Bettina beautifully highlighted intersectionality between race, class, and gender in different social structures. The lectures were informative and increased my curiosity to learn more about different concepts that were introduced.

By Anne v W

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Aug 10, 2024

an amazing source of knowledge and would learn more about feminism and social justice. it is purely for the people who are really interested in knowing and learning about what feminism really is and wanted to learn about social justice

By rohini n

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Aug 17, 2022

It was a short yet interesting course. With the use of intriguing and thought provoking case studies, the course was able to highlight a few major turning points in the history of feminism in US. I really enjoyed this course. Thanks :)

By Archana S

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Mar 26, 2021

Interesting and useful course for people who are interested to learn feminism. Actually this course is for all human beings. I learned a lot. Thank you Professor and the whole team. Looking forward for more courses on feminism at UCSC.

By Abdul R S M

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Aug 9, 2024

"A wonderful and comprehensive course with valuable knowledge about the history of feminist justice movements, which I hope will continue to achieve more progress in combating violence, fulfilling rights, and ensuring social justice."