Wendy Brown papers (MS.2024.024)

This collection consists of the professional papers of Wendy Brown, scholar of political theory and feminist theory. Brown is a Professor Emerita of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Brown's work often explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and politics, critiquing how neoliberal ideologies shape social relations and identity. Her influential publications include States of Injury and Undoing the Demos, which analyze the impact of neoliberalism on democratic practices and public life. The collection includes course materials, lecture notes, and her writings. The collection spans from 1979 to 2022 and is arranged into 4 series.

Series 1, PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, 1979 – 2015, includes conference materials, correspondence and dossier. This series is arranged alphabetically by record type.

Series 2, TEACHING, 1982 – 1990, includes course materials, lecture notes, annotated readings and syllabi. This series is arranged alphabetically by course title.

Series 3, WRITING, 1991 – 2022, includes articles, book chapters, essays and reviews written by Brown or about her writing. This series is arranged alphabetically by writing format.

Series 4, ELECTRONIC RECORDS ON REMOVABLE CARRIERS, No Date, includes a film with an interview of Brown. This series is arranged alphabetically by record type.