Asian American Women

ASIA AM 50 - Asian American Women

<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Requisite: English Composition 3. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 50. Overview of history of feminist theory and intersection of gender, class, race/ethnicity from cross-cultural perspectives, with focus on Asian American women’s lived experiences in U.S. Topics include Asian American women’s roles in family life, work, community organization, social change, and cultural creativity. Examination of broader structural forces that affect women in society, such as racialization, immigration, global capitalism, colonialism and postcolonialism, and social movements. Satisfies Writing II requirement. Letter grading.</p>

Asian American Studies

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department studies the histories, contemporary realities, and diverse experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

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Asian American Women

ASIA AM 50W

5 units