Crash Course: Political Theory

What is Feminism, and Where Does it Go From Here?

What does it mean to be a feminist in the 21st century? How have the movements that brought us here shaped the ways we understand feminist political theory? And, perhaps most importantly, what comes next?

What is Feminism, and Where Does it Go From Here?

12m 2s

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    Should Art Be Political?

    E12 - 12m 45s

    Art and politics may seem like mortal enemies, but they’re more like best frenemies forever. In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we take a trip back in time to see how artists have shaped political perceptions and how politicians have tried and failed to stop them.

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    Is Utopia Actually Possible?

    E11 - 11m 4s

    Is utopia just too utopian? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we’ll explore visions of utopia from Plato to bell hooks. And we’ll investigate whether “the good place” is a good-for-nothing, impractical daydream—or a path to charting political futures.

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