Gender Studies 101 - Intro to Gender Studies

This course is designed to introduce students to;social, cultural, historical, and political;perspectives on gender and its construction. ;Through discussion and writing, we will explore;the intersections among gender, race, class, and;sexuality in multiple settings and contexts. ;Taking an interdisciplinary approach to a variety;of questions, we will consider the distinctions;between sex and gender, women's economic status,;the making of masculinity, sexual violence, queer;movements, racism, and the challenges of feminist;activism across nations, and possibilities for;change. We will also examine the development of;feminist theory, including its promises and;challenges.