MasterClass Announces Class on Redefining Feminism Led by Gloria Steinem
Leading feminist thinkers will dig into the complexities of race, gender and class in the effort for social equality
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that preeminent voices in the feminist movement will come together for a class on Redefining Feminism. Legendary journalist and social-political activist, Gloria Steinem, is joined by other feminist organizers to discuss insights, personal stories and advice for everyday activism. Leaning on U.S. history to contextualize the present moment and the path forward, the class will cover workplace wage disparity, domestic violence, reproductive justice, sexual violence and pleasure activism.
"Gloria has been speaking truth to power for over fifty years and has rallied people from all walks of life into the liberation movement," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass. "Now, she is joined by current leading voices in the feminist movement to provide members with a new critical lens for viewing their lives."
"A feminist is someone who believes in the full humanity of all people regardless of race, sex, gender and class," said Steinem. "In this class, we will explore what that means and actionable ways to address the challenges facing women today and how we can empower ourselves to enact change and take control of our own lives."
In the class, Steinem will join adrienne maree brown, Amanda Nguyen and Tina Tchen in a series of one-on-one conversations where they will take members through some of the most transformative moments in feminist history—sharing how 21st century feminism can become a movement for all and how these lessons continue to shape the world today. They will share their personal journeys and tell the story of where women are, the challenges they face and how to move forward. Lessons include:
- Gloria Steinem will share personal stories on what brought her to the women's movement, explore the concept of intersectional feminism and teach members how they can help break the cycle of violence inside and outside the home.
- adrienne maree brown, writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute and New York Times bestselling author, will explore pleasure and its role in activism, examine the punitive nature of cancel culture and encourage members to move beyond constructs and develop self-awareness.
- Tina Tchen, attorney, former White House advisor and former CEO of Time's Up, will examine labor inside the home and how perceptions of caregiving impact people's lives and help members understand the wage gap.
- Amanda Nguyen, CEO and founder of Rise, a nonprofit that trains civil rights organizers, will share her experience with sexual assault and teach members how to turn their experiences into legislation and how to organize for civil rights.
Redefining Feminism is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
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