About Ann Ferguson
Born 1938. Ann Ferguson is an American philosopher, women's rights activist, writer, literary critic and university teacher.
Ann Ferguson (born 6 March 1938), is an American philosopher, and Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Women's Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She served as Amherst's director of women's studies from 1995 to 2001. She is known for her work on feminist theory.
Career
After earning her PhD from Brown University, Ferguson joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a lecturer. In 1967, Ferguson began to help her students access then-illegal abortions. By 1995, she was appointed Director of Women's Studies for a three-year term.
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Who is Ann Ferguson?
feminist philosopher
When was Ann Ferguson born?
Ann Ferguson was born on 3 June 1938.
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Ann Ferguson is a philosopher, women's rights activist, writer, literary critic and university teacher.
What nationality is Ann Ferguson?
Ann Ferguson is American.
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