Women and Gender Studies Courses
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WMGS 101 (3)
Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
After a brief survey of the history and rationale for women's studies in the United States, students examine the ways in which they, as individuals, construct and use knowledge. The remainder of the course is a survey of feminist theories and the major cross-disciplinary issues in women and gender studies, with guest lecturers offering examples of new knowledge and perspectives about women from their fields or disciplines. Topics covered have included the influence of culture on gender stereotypes, gender stratification, the biology/culture debate, ecofeminism, violence against women and women, work and family. V5 WMGS 271 (3)
Gender Roles and Society
An interdisciplinary exploration of the relationship of gender roles to identity, body image, sexuality, morality, marriage, employment and leadership. Examines the socialization of gender roles in the U.S., with cross- cultural comparison, focusing on female and male roles in families, the media, popular culture, schools and state policies, within the context of socio-economic class, race, ethnicity, geographic locations and historical periods. V5 WMGS 272 (3)
Topics in Women and Gender Studies
Intensive investigation of the works of one author, or of several authors in a particular area of women and gender studies. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. V5 WMGS 351 (3)
International Women's Rights
A survey of world-wide women's rights efforts from the late 18th century to the present, investigating the impact of culture, economic development, human rights conventions and Western and Third World feminism. Indigenous, underground and outside initiatives to improve conditions for women and girls, including education, health care, employment, citizenship, safety and other transnational issues will be explored. V4, V WMGS 361 (1)
Special Study
The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member. WMGS 377 (1)
Internship
WMGS 461 (1)
Independent Study
WMGS 472 (3)
Senior Honors Thesis
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