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Good Feminist, Bad Feminist - Who Gets to Decide?

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Aspen Institute Courses Gender Studies Courses Critical Thinking Courses Intersectionality Courses Social Movements Courses Feminism Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring leading thinkers as they delve into the complex and often contentious topic of feminism. Examine the evolving definition of feminism, its mainstream adoption, and the resulting scrutiny it faces. Discover diverse perspectives on what constitutes a "good feminist" in contemporary society. Analyze the role of anger within the movement, the importance of alignment, and the future direction of feminism. Gain insights from speakers Caitlin Flanagan, Rebecca Traister, Gillian White, Tarana Burke, and Brittney Cooper as they address crucial questions about power dynamics, historical context, and the ongoing fight for equality. Reflect on the divisions within feminism, the fear of anger, and the potential for systemic change. Consider the panel's vision for revolution and the magnitude of the battle ahead in this engaging 1-hour 18-minute discussion presented by The Aspen Institute.

Syllabus

Is feminism the movement
Black women have never stopped fighting
What are the divisions within feminism
A way that power works
A great unifier
This is not play
Go get your boys
You dont example
Who came at feminism
What is the conversation
Going back to history
The magnitude of the battle
The fear of anger
We are not mad enough
Rage is the undoing of the moment
Smashing of systems
My vision of revolution
James Markel


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The Aspen Institute

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