WGST 2050 - Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

Credits: 3

This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women's social identity and placement throughout history and the world. Theoretical perspectives and research from sociology, psychology, biology, and anthropology are used to understand how gender shapes our lives on individual, cultural, and societal levels. Areas of study emphasize the role of gender in social institutions, including family, workplace, education, religion, media, politics. (T)

Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or completion of all Competencies in Learning Support Reading and Writing.
Division: HASS