![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To that end, students reviewed the works of Black feminist scholars such as Audre Lorde, Patricia Hill Collins, Angela Davis, Bell Hooks, Brittney Cooper and Barbara Smith, among others. “Black feminism, like all branches of feminism, provides a theoretical framework to engage in deep critical thought about the roots of gender inequality within society,” Brewster said. The goal of the Black Women and Contemporary Society course, led by Assistant Professor of Sociology Kiyona Brewster, was to study the evolution of Black feminist thought and its contemporary applications in the areas of family, work, health, social activism, spirituality, sexuality, politics, and pop culture. “I believe that is a wonderful platform to talk about our shared experiences and find the healing notions.” “I will take away the knowledge I've learned about the Black feminist theory and spread awareness about it to my community,” said Claude ’26. For Johnna Claude, the lessons learned during the CentreTerm course Black Women and Contemporary Society are ones she plans to implement in her life moving forward. ![]()
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