Feminism, Hawkins, and the Upside-Down

Let's talk about feminism and the world of the Hawkins, Indiana! 

In this 1-time class, we'll do a deep dive into the characters, themes, and creators of the TV series Stranger Things. (There WILL be spoilers!) We'll briefly define feminism and then jump right into a conversation about the influence of feminism on the show. 

Some of the questions we may address include: 
-What makes a character feminist, and are there any feminist characters on the show?
-What did feminism look like in the 1980s, especially in Indiana?
-What feminist observations do you have of the texts that inspired the show, such as ET, the Goonies, IT, Alien, and Ghostbusters?
-What can today's feminists learn from watching the show through a critical lens? 
-What aspects of the show should be celebrated by young feminists, and what aspects should be criticized or challenged?
-Are any of the characters role models for feminists? 

Students will be encouraged to participate through video and the chat feature. Occasionally, though, a group of students will be very shy or reserved. In that instance, instruction will transition to an engaging lecture. This is a literary analysis class with a focus on understanding a text (Stranger Things seasons 1-3) through an intersectional feminist lens. 

This class is taught from an intersectional feminist perspective, which means that our feminist approach doesn't just focus on gender. This class affirms LGBTQ+ experiences and rejects white supremacy. 

This class is 100% discussion and lecture based and does not use any images, clips, or any copyrighted materials.