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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 Danitza T

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May 13, 2021

I learned so MUCH with this course Bettina. You opened a window for me to explore and learn much more about my identity and roots and what I want to fight for. Thank you so much!

By Damon

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Oct 13, 2020

Very engaging and insightful look into understanding fenimisim. Great course if you want to get the basics of the topic and how it has changed through the decades with key cases.

By Jazmyne M

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Sep 27, 2022

I couldn't stop watching the content! I really appreciated hearing about historical events from someone who lived during the time and also participated in revolutionary events!

By Laura F

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Sep 7, 2021

I highly recommend this course! Professor Bettina Aptheker was excellent in her delivery and details as well as having personal experience in some of the history she taught.   

 

By Devika V

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Aug 17, 2020

I could sit listening to Prof. Bettina Aptheker's lectures for hours on end. An incredible course which gave powerful insights into some major issues with relevant case studies.

By Ohimor O

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Aug 9, 2022

I had fun with it. I liked the instructor. However i don't feel this is an excellent course if you want an in-depth knowledge of femisim, social justice and all its intricacies

By Edna O

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Jun 25, 2022

Excellent professor who not only teaches the subject, but also has lived the subject! I feel honored to have been able to take her class, even if it was via recorded lectures.

By Akirawarrior

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Dec 30, 2021

The professor was just really really awesome and was able to tell the facts in a very understandable and relatable way. There were couple of times, when I almost fell in tears.

By Elby M B

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May 6, 2021

This course gave an insight on the struggles of women over the years and the courage women and men had to have to bring light on the discrimination and misconducts they faced .

By Keala F

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Mar 3, 2021

This is such an inspiring and deep diving course on female history, feminism and social justice. I really love how the topics, news, digital media and information is presented.

By SILVA M M

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Aug 4, 2020

This was a great course, it provided me with many helpful history and data about feminism. Everyone should take it for better understanding of its objectives and why it exists.

By MAHALAXMI T

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Jul 11, 2020

This course was really helpful.... feminism is such a topic which everyone should understand. I was very much inspired to choose this topic . I would suggest many to choose it.

By Arundhati S

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Jul 5, 2020

It was a fascinating opportunity to learn about Feminism and Social Justice Movement in such a short while. The course is well-designed. It was an overall rewarding experience.

By Janice L

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Jun 15, 2020

Great course and I learned a lot. I wish it were longer than 4 weeks. I liked that the professor was actually teaching a class rather than someone simply talking to a camera.

By Diane H

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Apr 3, 2020

The content of this course was really good and well presented. It really gave a good introduction into different aspects of the Feminism movement both historic and present day.

By Tasfia T

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Aug 14, 2020

This course was much informative, conceptual, and consistent. Professor Bettina Aptheker is such a nice person and one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had a class with.

By Tan C H

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Mar 15, 2023

Great overall history of this subject in the context of social justice in America, I would highly recommend students interested in the history of woman's rights to watch this

By Deleted A

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Sep 28, 2020

Maravilloso y enriquecedor curso orientado al empoderamiento no solo femenino sino "humano2 a través del contexto histórico de Estado Unidos y la reivindicación de los DD.HH.

By Daphny A C

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Apr 24, 2020

I learned a lot from all the lessons. Even though I am a graduate of a minor in Gender studies, I am glad I have gained knowledge by listening, understanding, and reflecting.

By VIDDHULA 2

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Jan 26, 2021

learned something new , created a good idea on the topic of feminism. This was very helpful for me and my career . Thanks for this platform, It provided me a great support.

By Laurinda R

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Oct 10, 2020

Great content presented in an easy to comprehend manner. Was please to learn much that I wasn't aware of, and that can now help to inspire me in my own social justice work.

By DANIELA S

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Jun 1, 2020

Excelente! Lo amé. La profesora es maravillosa, muy pedagógica, me mantuvo todo el tiempo interesada en lo que enseñaba. Me voy muy contenta de haber aprendido tantas cosas.

By Aikaterini M

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Jan 2, 2021

A very empowering, inspiring and informative course for the women, gender discrimination, politics and social justice. Congratulations to the instructor and the university!

By Maioline G

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Aug 21, 2021

The instructor was good and helped me to understand the topic. In her participation of some of the events she has allowed me to better understand the historical movements

By Gisela G V E

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Dec 30, 2020

I really liked this course, I learn so much. am very grateful for this course, I really learned a lot about social justice and feminism that is currently being criticized.