Courses

Provides insight into the present socioeconomic condition of Chicanas and the concept of feminismo through interdisciplinary study of history, sociology, literary images, and film portrayals. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Same as ETHN 3136. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the origin of patriarchal culture in the theology and practices of Judaism and Christianity. Explores attitudes and beliefs concerning women as Judeo-Christian culture impacts gender roles and gender stratification through reading and discussion. Women's religious experience is studied from the perspective of feminist interpretations of religiosity. Prereq., WMST 2000 or WMST/RLST 2800. WMST 3200 and JWST 3200 are the same course.

Examines the role and status of women and marginalized social classes in the Nordic countries, whose societies have been heralded as egalitarian models since the twentieth century. Texts include a variety of media, from literature to sociological works to artifacts of political and popular culture. Same as SCAN 3208. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Explores the experiences, perspectives, and status of American Indian women in historical and contemporary contexts. Examines representations of Indigenous women in mainstream culture. Emphasizes the agency of American Indian women-their persistence, creativity, and activism, especially in maintaining Indigenous traditions. Prereq., WMST 2000, 2600 or ETHN 2001 or 2003. Same as ETHN 3213. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Examines the historical and contemporary relation between women, gender and Islamic cultures in different parts of the world. We will consider the role and rights of women in Islam, historical and literary representations of Muslim women, and the historically changing constructions of gender and sexuality in Muslim societies. In addition, we will critically explore the construction of Muslim women in western discourses, including liberal feminist discourse, and ask whether the representation of Muslim women in these discourses achieves or undermines ends that we might consider "Feminist". In attending to the wide range of Muslim women's lived experiences in Islamic communities and cultures, as well as the self-representations of Muslim women themselves, our readings will urge US to reexamine our presumptions about piety, secularism, modernity and feminism. Prereq., WMST 2000, 2050 or 2600.

Same as ENGL 3267. .

Contemporary and historic overview of U.S. courts' treatment of sex and gender. Using the case method, examines policy issues including, but not limited to: same sex marriage and civil unions; privacy; affirmative action; abortion; reproductive technologies; and discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation in education and in the workplace. Prereq., WMST 2000 or PSCI 1101. Same as PSCI 3301. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Students gain knowledge and skills that enable them to become effective facilitators of community goals. Focuses on understanding the processes of community building with a multicultural emphasis. Students are encouraged to apply concepts to life experiences and to examine themselves as potential change agents. Theory and summer experience are integrated. Same as INVS 3302.

Provides an overview and critical examination of women as political actors within the United States. Students will examine the gendered components of citizenship, election, political office, and public policy. Furthermore, students will explore the ways in which gender intersects with class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other identities in U.S. politics. Same as PSCI 3311.

Focuses on aspects of the victimization of women and girls that are "Gendered" - namely, sexual abuse and intimate partner abuse. Also explores the importance of race, class, and sexuality in gendered violence. Prereq., WMST 2000. Same as SOCY 3314.

Explores the relationship among gender, culture, and personality. Brings together the disciplines of psychology and sociology in the study of gender and personality formation through investigation of psychoanalytic theory and the social environment. Prereqs., WMST 2000 or 2700, and junior or senior standing.

Introduces global gender issues, such as the gendered division of labor in the global economy, migration, women's human rights, environmental issues, gender violence in war, women in the military, nationalism and feminism, and the representation of the Third World in the United States. Offers students the opportunity to broaden their perspectives beyond the borders of the United States. Prereq., WMST 2000, 2050 or 2600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Explores the social, economic, political, historical, and cultural role of African American women from an interdisciplinary perspective. Special emphasis is placed on African American women's rich oral and literary tradition. Prereq., WMST 2000 or ETHN 2001 or 2002 or equivalent. Same as ETHN 3502.

Drawing from work produced by and about Latinas, discusses the social and cultural construction of race and ethnicity, the function of nationalism, the politics of migration and citizenship, Latina literary production and theory, historiographical trends, Latina feminist theory, activism and the academy, and Latina/o political organizing. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600.

Taught in English. Same as GRMN 3601. Approved for arts and sciences core core curriculum: human diversity.

Examines ways Latin American women have engaged in politics and their participation in social movements, war, peace processes and elections. Focuses on why women "Do politics" in certain ways, the role of the State in women's politics, the (dis)advantages of various political strategies, and how political, economic and social changes have affected women's political opportunities and interests. Prereq., WMST 2000 or instructor consent. Recommended prereqs., WMST 2400, 2600, 3600 or 3730. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Same as PSCI 3052. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).

Critical examination of immigrant women's participation in the global economy. Focuses on the relationship between larger social forces and the role of women in migration and the labor force. Emphasis on Latinas and Asian immigrant women. Restricted to juniors/seniors or instructor consent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Same as GEOG 3672. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Examines selected topics in women, gender, and sexuality in the US context. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Content varies by semester and reflects relevant issues in global feminist scholarship. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Examines the history, characteristics, problems, status and role of Third World women in development itself. Includes the interrelationships between development and population growth, transnational economics, migration, education, agriculture, health, urbanization, development policy and planning, and their impact on women and men in urban and rural areas in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Melanesia. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600. Restricted to juniors/seniors.

Offers expository writing and training in analytical and descriptive skills, structures or argument, critical thinking, the rhetoric of persuasion, and the development of a personal voice. Readings and papers focus on basic issues in gender studies. Prereq., WMST 2000. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

Drawing from work produced by and about Asian American women, examines historical and contemporary issues including representation of Asian American women, identity politics, feminism, coalition building, and activism for social change. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600, or ETHN 1025, 2001, or 2004. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Same as ETHN 3905. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.

Under faculty supervision, students participate in a service learning project correlated with the academic subject. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Provides field experience in local and national government and non-governmental agencies focusing on women and gender-related issues. Supervision by approved field instructors. Students must relate their academic experience to their field work experience though a portfolio and a final paper. Prereq., 6 hours of course work in Women and Gender Studies and 30 cumulative credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.