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 WMSt 3210. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Formerly AIST 3210. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.