Examines theoretical and activist approaches concerning the oppression, agency, and liberation of Black girls, women, and femmes. Traces the development of Black feminisms and womanisms created, co-constructed, and advanced by Black women and femmes, including Black feminist thought, Africana womanism, intersectionality, Black trans feminism, hip hop feminism, pan-African feminism, and transnational Black feminism. Explores themes, assumptions, interventions, and variants of Black feminist and womanist theories and praxes. Recommended prerequisite: WGST 2000 or WGST 2020 or WGST 2050 or WGST 2600.
