The Necessity of Third World Feminism: An Introductory Interrogation (Part 1 of 3)

The 2017 Women’s March was a worldwide protest asserting to the world and the incoming U.S. president that women’s rights are human rights. Hundreds of thousands of women gathered of which many hired other women to look after their children so they could attend the march. Such is just one example of the contradictions of the Women’s March that begs the question of “Which women was the march actually for?”. Feminism has gone through numerous shifts in its history as it addresses contradictions such as race and wealth, but are these considerations taking into account a global analysis, and are First World Women keeping up? Session 1 of a 3-part series will introduce you to Third World Feminism and invite participants to further unpack and interrogate their concept of feminism and solidarity in feminism. Sessions 2 and 3 will delve into connecting current issues to our everyday narratives and methods to build our anti-oppression practice. Facilitated by Kareen Coyoca (They/Them).