Date of Award
Spring 5-2017
Degree Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Arts in American Studies (MAST)
Department
Interdisciplinary Studies
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Robbie Lieberman
Second Advisor
Dr. Karen Robinson
Third Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Hill
Abstract
This capstone project is centered around Black Panther women and explores what it means to be a revolutionary black woman dealing with politics surrounding gender in both private and public spaces during the late 1960’s and beyond. In addition, the project includes an original fictional play based on the experiences of Panther women around the world. In addressing the social conditions that impacted female Panther activism and agency, together the capstone project and play operate as a commentary on power, gender relations, and society in and around the Black Panther Party.
Included in
African American Studies Commons, American Studies Commons, Playwriting Commons, Women's History Commons, Women's Studies Commons