1. Why are authors including belle hooks critical of traditional feminism(s)? Relate hooks' views to the theories and/or practices of Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and/or other women discussed in class. Be sure to draw upon examples from the readings and videos to illustrate and support key claims.
2. How do issues of racism, classism, heterosexism, intellectual elistism and other forms of discrimination inform our understanding of women and feminism? How can the biases in women's movements, discussed by bell hooks and others, be overcome? Be sure to draw upon examples from the readings and videos to illustrate and support key claims.
3. From the early work of Mary Wollstonecraft to the textual analysis commonly employed by "third wave" thinkers, the re-appropriation, deconstruction, and redefinition of terms and concepts has been central to feminist strategies for liberation. Write an essay that explores the politics of language in light of feminist theories and practices (social movements, everyday life, etc.). In what ways has the focus on language empowered women? Be sure to draw upon examples from the readings and videos to illustrate and support key claims.