GNDR 300MMM - Gender and Leadership

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Gender Studies

Description:

In this course students will explore historical and current issues related to gender and leadership. Today's leadership climate has improved to some degree for women; however, women are still underrepresented in higher leadership positions. This course will analyze the role gender plays and what factors or barriers are in place that account for this inequity. Topics include an examination of leadership in varied contexts, e.g. higher education, outdoor experiential education, politics, and the corporate world; how the gender binary/continuum influences our conception of leadership; leadership and feminist theory; intersectionality; and an introduction to current research on gender and leadership. Students will explore leadership from a personal and political perspective. They will critically think about their own definitions of and experiences with leadership and deconstruct how gender has influenced their views. Stemming from a critical and feminist perspective, students will explore how leadership can be more inclusive, participatory, and egalitarian in our society.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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