WGS 2500 Racism and Sexism Global Perspectives

This course examines present and historical forms of racism and sexism and other systems of oppression around the globe. The course will investigate global manifestations of racial privilege and changing configurations of whiteness with particular emphasis on the legacy of colonialism. It will also examine the diverse forms of patriarchy as well as its endurance. The connections between other forms of oppression, especially classism and heterosexism, will be explored.
Credits: 3.0