EWS 3900 - U.S. Women of Color (3)

Explores the history, activism and theorizing of U.S. Women of Color about the complex politics of race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and other categories of power. Ranging from theoretical to first-person narrative, the readings in this course will explore issues of identity, representation, resistance, theory in the flesh, womanism, socio-economic policy and political rights as they impact women of color in the U.S. including African American, Chicana/o and Latina/o, Asian Pacific Islander, Native American, and Arab-American women. Examine the intersectional analysis of race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender. May be taken up to two times, only with different topics, for a total credit of 6 units.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 2