Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I teach a course every spring called Studies in Feminist Activism, and all of my courses also contain a social change component. I have taught it for 15 years, and I have never had a chance to discuss how I design the course and how I have changed it with like minded colleagues. I would love a chance to learn from experts about best practices for this kind of work!
Course Description:
This course examines theories of civic agency and social change in both historical and contemporary contexts. Particular attention is paid to the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality in feminist and anti-racist social movements. Students then connect theory and praxis through the group planning and implementation of activist projects on campus and/or in the wider community.
Taught By:
Kate Drabinski
Teaching Professor
Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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