WMS 201 - PII Introduction to Women’s Studies

(Perspectives II course) An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies. This course explores feminist perspectives on women’s lives across cultures and over time and seeks answers to questions such as: What is gender inequality? Is patriarchy universal and inevitable? How are women’s experiences altered by race, social class, sexual orientation and other social differences? How can women and men, individually and collectively, contribute to positive social change?

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv. code: R Women’s Studies Minor requirement. Women and Gender Studies course.

Credits: 3