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3.8 Doing Intersectional Work with Anna Sampaio

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, guest expert, Anna Sampaio, chair of Ethnic Studies at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, joins us to talk about the current state of feminism and the challenges of doing intersectional work and making systemic changes in higher ed. . We wrap up with our takeaways from the conversation. Feel free to share your thoughts and responses with us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG and @UVenus on Twitter or post it on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/ and we will share, retweet, and amplify! Find University of Venus on Instagram @university_of_venus , Twitter @UVenus , and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/

Episode Notes

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• The current state of feminism on campus.
• The challenges of intersectional work.
• The problem of just adding women to the mix without making systemic changes.

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

• Anna Sampaio at Santa Clara University
• Anna on Twitter
• Terrorizing Latina/o Immigrants: Race, Gender, and Immigration Politics in the Age of Security

Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas

Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia