T D 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Misandry, Reproductive Rights, Intersectionality

• School: UT-Austin
• Department: Theatre and Dance
• Course: T D 301
• Professor: Laura Baggs

Document Summary

Broad set of theories & political/social movements. Came from 2nd wave feminism way we lead our lives is a political thing to do. A political & personal project to end sexism. A social system in which men are the primary political leaders, moral guides, and retain a majority of econ & social privileges. Defining issues: right to vote, inheritance & property rights, the right [for women] to ride bikes. Defining issues: workplace inequality, sexual violence, reproductive rights, some lgbtqa issues. Defining issues: needs of women of color, economically disadvantaged communities, queer/trans women, representation, sex positivity & education. Concept originated by kimberle crenshaw in a legal context. Recognizes how ppl experience oppression along multiple axes of identity (not additive) **just (cid:271)(cid:272) a pe(cid:396)fo(cid:396)(cid:373)a(cid:374)(cid:272)e is/i(cid:374)(cid:272)ludes o(cid:374)e of these does(cid:374)"t (cid:373)ake it fe(cid:373)i(cid:374)ist!! Spiderwoman (1976-current) first & longest running native, feminist theatre. R(cid:454)(cid:374) agai(cid:374)st (cid:396)adi(cid:272)al politi(cid:272)al (cid:373)(cid:448)(cid:373)t that sideli(cid:374)ed (cid:449)o(cid:373)e(cid:374)"s (cid:374)eeds. Theatre is a place to contemplate racism, sexism, classism & violence.