WMST 161 - Gender and Science

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): WMST 001. Focuses on the intersections of Western constructions of gender and of scientific knowledge since the sixteenth century. Considers the cultural and political roles of the scientist in terms of gender, the structuring of "objectivity" and objects of study, scientificagendas, the status of scientific knowledges, and the emergence of feminist science studies. Cross-cultural comparisons and literary works are also brought to bear on these questions. Fulfills the Social Sciences requirement for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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