BSt 342U Black Feminism/Womanism

Examines the historical evolution of black feminist theory. Starts with emancipation or slave narratives and ends with contemporary manifestations of black feminism, such as hip hop feminism; will redefine feminist resistance in the context of race and gender. Analysis of the pluralism within black feminism including black lesbian feminism, womanist theology, and radical black subjectivity. Examines the people and organizations that shaped black feminist thought and the black liberation movements.