COURSE DESCRIPTION
Women writers have historically and contemporaneously redefined and reshaped gender identities through their own powerful narratives. This course will examine this dynamic through two primary works: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "We Should All Be Feminists" - a nuanced understanding of feminism for the twenty-first century, and Rebecca Solnit's "Men Explain Things to Me" - dissects the pervasive phenomenon of "mansplaining" and other subtle forms of gendered power dynamics.

Select texts and passages from other women writers like Margaret Atwood, Jhumpa Lahiri, Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Alice Munro, Beyonce, Audre Lorde, Joni Mitchell, Emily Dickinson, and others will also be read.

Through close readings and discussions, we'll analyze how these authors challenge societal norms, articulate experiences of gender, and inspire critical thinking about the ongoing evolution of feminist thought.

One Pager and Reading List
A syllabus is available for this course with greater details at: https://cmaprinceton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/F25-EXPLORING-FEMINIST-WRITERS.pdf

COURSE LEADER
Carol Friend has more than forty years of experience teaching writing, literature, and English as a Second Language at both the community college and university levels.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Please note: This Evergreen Forum course offers a in-person experience only which means it will not be recorded. Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.

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