WMST 1080 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide. The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women’s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements.

Prerequisites:
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 or instructor consent

Credits: 3

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

Cross-listed: ENGL 1080, SOC 1080, HUMN 1080

General Education Requirement: Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, and Global Diversity