WMST 102 - Women,Race and Class

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This introductory class examines the importance of differences linked to gender, race, and class in shaping men's and women's lives,using a cross-cultural and historical perspective. How these three systems of oppression intersect and structure the opportunities and constraints of people's lives, how they are incorporated into the cultural construction of individual and national identities, as well as how they are reproduced will be considered. The course will focus primarily on historical and contemporary cases in North and South America. Partially fulfills the collegiate requirement in social science through WMST and counts on the major/minor in women's studies. May include a service learning component. Three hours. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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