WST 310 - Gender Across Cultures

Institution:

Stephens College

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Description:

(3 hrs.) (Prerequisite: WST 210 and junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor) Biography, autobiography, literature and social science texts provide cross-cultural perspectives on the lives of girls and women in the 20th century. The focus of the course is on social, economic, legal and ideological aspects of women's position in selected developing societies compared with industrialized societies. Students explore ways in which attitudes about women have influenced women's material and cultural contributions to their respective societies. Both differences and connections will be shown to exist among women separated by cultural, racial and national boundaries.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stephens.edu

Phone Number:

(573) 442-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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