GRI 257 - Social Movements of Gender, Race, and Identity

(3 units) CO10, CO12

Examines historical and contemporary social movements addressing issues of gender, race, and other social identities, especially in the United States.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and analyze major goals, contexts, and achievements of feminist and LGBT/queer social movements, including but not limited to intersectional analysis and alliance-building.
2. compare social movements of the past to those being organized today.
3. apply theories and concepts from feminist, queer, and other social movements to current social and ethical issues.
4. articulate ethical and social justice frameworks within both historical and contemporary social movements.

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