Gloria Sutton
Faculty Affiliate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Associate Professor of Contemporary Art History
College of Arts, Media + Design
Sutton teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on contemporary art history and theory in a global context and her seminars address the rise of network culture and consider the ways visual art intersects with publishing, curation and design often directly engaging with current exhibitions and public projects.
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Education
PhD, University of California Los Angeles
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Contact
617-373-5498 g.sutton@northeastern.edu -
Address
239 Ryder Hall
Digital Feminisms
WMNS/MSCR 2505
Explores the unique ways that feminist activism and theory are impacted by the increasing digital nature of our world. From hashtags to Tumblr, feminists are using digital tools and platforms to aid in the pursuit of social justice. Offers students an opportunity to develop a timeline that traces feminists’ engagement with the Internet, new media, and technological innovations from the late seventies to the present. Examines the strengths and challenges that the digital world creates for feminist engagement.