AAS 2316 - Black Female Identity Through Time

Credits: 3 hrs

This course traces African origins of black female identity derived from cosmology and spiritual traditions of African people. The examination of black women’s identity uses a holistic approach to explore cultural features such as matriarchy, mothering, aesthetics, popular culture, female body as text, gender dynamics, and challenges of black women’s empowerment in the 21st century.
Banner Schedule: Fall