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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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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.

VK

Jul 16, 2021

The course gave me various insights and exposure to feminist and black struggles in the American polity. I could some leads from the lessons which might be useful to work on my future research papers.

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By Maria F T R L

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Aug 18, 2021

I loved bettina, shes so smart and eloquent and explains such complex events in a fantastic manner. I with the course would continue, I learned so much and I am excited to continue learning about feminism and social justice.

Thank you Bettina! you are an inspiration

By Mónica R R

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Jan 28, 2023

Es un curso breve pero muy contundente en cuanto al tema. Me permitió entender y analizar muchos puntos relacionados con el feminismo, los cuales yo nunca había considerado. Además, las aportaciones históricas que hace son de suma importancia. ¡Lo disfruté mucho!

By Noemi R

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Aug 1, 2022

Professor Bettina Aptheker it´s really clear, she point out a very important episodes of feminism movement. The information and videos are very good. I really enjoyed it. And the movie Salt of the Earth was a really good resource to undestand intersecionality.

By Jhon S R M

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Jul 11, 2020

Very good and interesting, I think that everyone should do this course because it provides basic tools to better understand the current situation of violence against minorities and especially towards women that occur systematically in practically the whole world.

By Aislinn L

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Jun 17, 2022

I absolutely adored the professor. She provided so much insight both intellectually and personally. She shared her story along side presenting the histoical facts. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone and certainly any class the professor teaches.

By Prestine N P

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Aug 24, 2020

Professor Aptheker provided great insights from personal experiences and historical events too. I learned so much from the struggles of women in a historical context. and hopefully it opens the discussion on the feminist struggle in developing countries too.

By Veronica E

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May 4, 2020

This course was really fun to take. Even if I am a young Asian woman who is simply looking for a basic Feminist course, the course thought me more how to appreciate intersectional solidarity through the stories and struggles of the women who came before me.

By Michael K

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Apr 11, 2020

This course gave me a new perspective and a renewed passion to engage in social justice initiatives. It also forced me to confront some of my own misconceptions and inaccurate preconceived notions. I am so grateful for this course and for its accessibility.

By Tai S N

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Dec 24, 2022

I think the effective way for my opinions is to maintain the equality...sociality with a more reasonable of the people male or female.

However,it plays an important role of the transition to bring out the moral in our life together for the next generations.

By Laura C Q

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Oct 22, 2022

I learned a lot of new information relating women and social activism. I think this course is really helpful for self knowledge. I hope many other people try this course, which is very short, but will give you valuable information for the future to come.

By Astha K

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Sep 2, 2020

it was a very informative course , which has given me an amazing overview of the historical as well the present scenario ,with respect to sexual violence , discrimination , and other forms atrocities and biases that exist in our society, against women.

By Natalia C A d A

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Jun 22, 2020

Great classes and things to learn about the changes in feminism and social justice over the time. I have really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing all the amazing stories of brave women that allow me today to move forward with the fight for equal rights.

By Rodrigo B P

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Jun 17, 2020

Un curso que puede "condensar" de buena forma un movimiento que pretende cambiar el mundo y que en estos momentos debemos de conocer y empezar a involucrarnos para que en un futuro sea una realidad, es momento de un cambio en la cultura de la humanidad.

By Thomas R D A

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Oct 7, 2020

I loved the explanation about the history of the movement and its importance, I believe it should be a more consumed content and more people should take away their old concepts, we need each other to live in harmony. No one is better than anyone else.

By Kulkarni M S

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Sep 12, 2020

I was looking for a course that would teach basics of Feminism. I think this course accomplished that very effectively. At no point was it too difficult to understand, yet it was interesting and knowledgeable at the same time. It has the perfect pace.

By Jacqui C

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Dec 6, 2020

Bettina Aptheker is an excellent lecturer. She gave invaluable information regarding the three subjects. Her lectures were informative , interesting, easily understood , her analysis was thought provoking and delivered with humour. Thank you Bettina

By JAZMIN E G G

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Aug 11, 2020

This is a very interesting and needed course for all the people that want to understand how feminism can achieve social justice, and the way these issues are related as well. If you aim for a equal and fair world for everyone, this course is for you.

By Marie B

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Mar 23, 2020

Very interesting course. Good use of multimedia. The movie, Salt of the Earth, and the history behind this movie, were fascinating. The professor certainly knows her material, and to hear her first hand account of the Angela Davis story was riveting.

By Laura D M

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Sep 9, 2021

Bettina Aptheker is an amazing woman and a excellent teacher. In this four woeeks I have learned about feminism more than in my whole 24 years of life. I hope this course gets the recognition that it deserves and that more people learn from Bettina.

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.