2012-2013 Academic Catalog

Apr 28, 2024

2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WS 110 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

In this course we will explore the ways in which ideas about femininity and masculinity have shaped women’s lives—-locally and globally, in the present and historically—-and how some women have challenged, even transformed, those meanings and the social relationships that flow from those two potent ideas. Among the topics that may be considered are: beauty, war, sports, politics, women’s movements, sexuality, race, work, violence, fashion, family, globalization, feminism, creativity, religion, media and girlhood. This course is open to all students in all majors.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites.