2014-2015 Academic Catalog

Apr 05, 2025

2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WGS 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.

Note: WS 110 is taught in rotation by full-time Clark faculty members. Therefore, the content of the course varies by semester, reflecting the instructor’s individual field of study and expertise.

Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) Designation: GP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Fall