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Black Feminist Theory Seminar
AFRAMER 135Y

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Description

This course traces the development of Black feminist theory and thought, from 19th century thinkers such as Anna Julia Cooper, Maria Stewart, Ida B. Wells through 20th century movements including identity politics, standpoint theory, matrices of domination, intersectionality, as well as Marxian and liberation feminism. Students will be expected to develop critical fluency with the movements and concepts covered and apply them to social, cultural, and political issues. 

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Seminar
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 14, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students