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3.00 Credits
WS 3330 Women in Fine Art (3-0)
In ?Women and Fine Art,? students examine the lives and work of women artists in western culture from Ancient Greece to the present, and determine the social, political, and material conditions in a given time and place that made it more or less possible for women to be artists. In addition, students analyze the works of art themselves in terms of genre, design, and subject matter, and study to what extent gender has an impact on creative opportunities, subject matter, style, as well as the self-identity of an artist. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
WS 3331 Gender and Popular Culture (3-0)
?Gender and Popular Culture? aims to train students to think critically about popular culture and to achieve cultural literacy by studying, evaluating, and interpreting primary texts of popular or mass culture productions, such as advertising, television, music videos, popular music, and film. Students? study of popular culture is guided by secondary texts by experts who write extensively about the philosophy, values, and impact of popular culture on society. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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This course examines the material, social, and political conditions that made it possible for some contemporary American women artists to thrive and succeed as professional painters, sculptors, site artists, performance artists, and other types of artists. At the same time, students study the material, social, and political conditions that served as barriers for other contemporary American women artists. In particular, students examine how sexism and racism interact in the works and production history of contemporary African-American, Latina, and Asian-American artists. Restricted to undergraduate juniors and seniors.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the film made by and/or about women that have a feminist perspective or address a feminist issue. Students will gain an introduction into feminist film theory, as well as the ideological and formal principles of ?feminist film? through readings, lecture, film viewings, reflection, and discussion. Both feminist fictional films and documentary films will be studied.
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3.00 Credits
WS 3340 Women, the Body, and the Machine (3-0)
In ?Women, the Body, and the Machine,? students examine the major feminist theories of the significance and impact of technology on society. Students consider how the social construction of gender has been influenced by the rise of technology. Students explore the social, cultural, and environmental consequences of technology. What new opportunities exist, what opportunities have been lost, if any, for how gender is understood and received by individuals and society? Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
WS 3351 Gender and Religion (3-0)
Gender and Religion explores the history of religious traditions?not only how they have discriminated against women but also how we can reclaim the feminine aspects of those traditions. This course explores questions such as: how has the philosophy of religion created dualistic thinking that is hurtful to women, men, and minorities and how can religion empower women and men to enable change. Preprequisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
WS 3360 Women in Literature (3-0)
A study of literature by women writers. May be repeated once for credit when the topic changes. Cross-listed with ENGL 3360. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
WS 3370 Gender Roles and Society (3-0)
This course examines the emergence and institutionalization of gender stratification and the relationship between gender roles and social status, class, and power. Gender socialization, challenging roles,a dn the consequences for society will be analyzed. Cross-listed with SOCI 3370. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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This course is designed to explore and critically analyze women's roles in sex work and the elements of oppression, moral standards, and the legal system surrounding them. We will delve into the controversial and often taboo world of sex industry arenas such as pornography, prostitution, exotic dancing, performing arts, human trafficking, and cybersex. Students will look at women and their lives through a feminist lens to examine the often misunderstood world of the sex worker and contribute to possible solutions to what many consider an unacceptable life choice. Restricted to undergraduate juniors and seniors.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on social justice issues and activism through entrepreneurship, non-profits, and volunteerism. Students analyze key social institutions and systems of power and/or oppression through a feminist lens, with emphasis placed on diverse perspectives related to gender, class, race, sexuality, ability, and culture. Topics include: overview of activism/social justice movements; introduction to social entrepreneurship; feminist coalitions/activism; civic responsibility; practical skills for effective non-profit/volunteer work. Concurrent enrollment in a Women?s Studies Internship (WS 3320) is required. Restricted to undergraduate juniors and seniors.
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