| 326 |
Sociology of Gender Roles |
This course analyzes the various social, cultural, and
social-psychological processes which are related to gender role identity
and gender differentiated behavior. The course also explores the
relationships between gender stratification and the options and
life-chances of men and women in the United States and across the
world. Prerequisites: SOCI 100 or ANTH 100. Co-listed as WMST 326.
(Sp) |
| 200 |
Introduction to Women's Studies |
This course studies historical and contemporary primary texts by and
about women which reveal origins and explanations of women's places
in cultures and societies. It further studies the history of women's
organized response to their positions in cultures and societies.(F, Sp) |
| 323 |
Sociology of Family |
An examination of the social structure and social interactions in families.
Cross-cultural comparisons are examined as well as issues pertinent to
western family life: mate selection, family life cycle, gender roles,
parenting, abuse, and death. SOCI 100 or ANTH 100. Co-listed as
WMST 323. (Yearly) |
| 354 |
Women & the Law |
The course is designed as a survey of many areas of law which have
made distinctions between the sexes, including employment, family,
reproduction, education and criminal justice. The focus is on legal issues
concerning sex discrimination against both women and men.
Prerequisite: upper class standing. Co-listed as POLS 354. (F or Sp) |
| 480 |
Seminar: Ethn/Gender |
An interdisciplinary study of the ways in which human subjectivities are
constructed through the categories of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality
and class in American culture. Prerequisite: ETHN 200 or WMST 200 or
consent of instructor. (Sp, odd years) |
| 220 |
Gender Issues in Science |
This course will examine images of scientists, the history of women in
science, current gender issues facing men and women in science and
feminist philosophies of science. In order to understand these, the
course will attempt to define science, technology and feminism. The
course will also address issues of other under-represented groups in
science. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of
instructor.(alternate years) |
| 214 |
Women in Literature |
This course is a study, intended for women and men, of the tradition of
literature by women and its relationship to movements and periods of the
mainstream male-dominated canon; also, a look at the relationship
between woman as writer and woman as subject in literary history.
Prerequisites: Completion of CW requirement. Co-listed as WMST 214.
(F or Sp, alternate years) |
