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The Politics of Gender and Culture in 1970s America - Lecture 20

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the intersection of politics, gender, and culture in early 1970s America through this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's course on American History. Delve into the social turmoil and cultural excitement of the era, examining how political events like the invasion of Cambodia influenced popular culture. Analyze Marvin Gaye's album "What's Going On?" and Stevie Wonder's music as reflections of societal issues including Vietnam, economic despair, and urban decay. Investigate the complex portrayals of black sexuality, masculinity, and women's roles in blaxploitation films such as Shaft, Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song, Super Fly, and Foxy Brown. Gain insights into this pivotal moment of black cultural celebration and its lasting impact on American society. Note: Contains graphic content and adult language that some viewers may find disturbing.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Events Surrounding the Invasion of Cambodia.
- Chapter 2. Marvin Gaye Album: "What's going on?".
- Chapter 3. Shaft: The Celebration of Black Masculinity, Virility, and Culture.
- Chapter 4. Blaxploitation Film: "Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song".
- Chapter 5. Blaxploitation Film: "Super Fly".
- Chapter 6. Blaxploitation Film: "Foxy Brown".
- Chapter 7. Stevie Wonder.


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