Spring 2024 First-Year Seminar BC1337 section 001

FEMINISM AND THE POLITICS OF ANGER

FEMINISM AND THE POLITICS

Call Number 00168
Day & Time
Location
MW 11:40am-12:55pm
318 Milbank Hall (Barnard)
Points 3
Grading Mode Pass/Fail
Approvals Required None
Instructor Meredith A Benjamin
Type SEMINAR
Course Description Of late, much attention has been given to the political role of feminist anger. However, not all feminist anger is received or interpreted in the same way; not all women have had the same freedom to express or represent anger. This course asks us to think critically about expressions and perceptions of anger. How do race, sexuality, gender identity, class, and ethnicity shape who is perceived as “angry” and whose anger is taken seriously? What other affects circulate and interact with anger: from rage and irritation to wonder and joy? We’ll begin with the figure of the “feminist killjoy,” as theorized by Sara Ahmed and will consider texts by authors including Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, June Jordan, Susan Stryker, and Nella Larsen, alongside manifestos, comics, film, visual art, and zines.
Web Site Vergil
Department First-Year Seminar Program @Barnard
Enrollment 16 students (16 max) as of 10:05AM Thursday, December 5, 2024
Subject First-Year Seminar
Number BC1337
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Open To Barnard College
Note Barnard 1st Year Students Only
Section key 20241FYSB1337X001