ETHNC 3100 - US Third World Feminisms

We will explore the theoretical contributions of early and contemporary US Third World feminist scholars by drawing upon critical essays, creative essays, social science research, film, and testimonials. In doing this, we will explore feminist epistemologies and their relation to pedagogy, as well as problematize traditional knowledge claims and objectivity. Among the questions we will examine will be those concerning knowledge claims and objectivity. Among the questions we will examine will be those concerning knowledge production, sexual politics, spiritual activism, the mind-body-spirit connection, sexuality, and representation.