Took this class over the summer during the pandemic and let me just say it was not enjoyable. There is no leniency for the fact that times are difficult right now and people have a lot going on. Late work is not accepted. Period. There are at least 3 weekly reading reflection assignments for articles that can be up to 35 pages. Super harsh grader.

No COVID lenience, seemed to have more say than even the professor on issues. Extremely one-sided and personal opinions. Her way or no way. Grades overly harsh, especially for a sociology class. Doesn't respond to emails for weeks if ever. The worst TA I've had at UCSB. Try and avoid her at all costs! Good Luck!

Fatima is such a sweetheart. Is so passionate about gender theory and feminism. Changed my viewpoint about gender studies completely. Class is comprised of biweekly reflections, attendance points, and one final paper that she gives you the whole quarter to work on. Structures final paper with mini assignments which kept me on track. 10/10 prof.

I enjoyed her lectures, some classes even included films, which highlighted the material we covered in the Chicana/o/x Community course. Overall I really enjoyed the course and found Fatima to be very approachable. The grade break down consisted of attendance, midterm, final, reading reflections & film assignments.

One of the best lecturers I've had a UCSB. Her teaching style and passion for the subject made it a very engaging class. A good amount of reading but the grading made it an easy class. Midterm and final only 20%. Was sad to leave the last lecture of the quarter. Would 10/10 recommend

I would stay away from this professor. Lectures are super boring and most is opinionated. Take another class! Good personality, but a bad teacher.