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  • WS 317: Sociology of Sex And Gender

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    An examination of sex/gender systems in historical, cross-cultural, and contemporary societies. Identity politics and the interconnections between gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are core segments of this course. Feminist, socialist, liberal, and conservative thought on sex/gender issues are examined. Readings include classic early writings from the contemporary women's movement and more recent gender analyses. Prerequisite: SOC 105. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 326: Gender in European History

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    The course focuses on the changing nature of male and female genders from the Renaissance to the present. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with gender as an analytical category, distinguish it from sex, make students conscious of the variability of gender, and knowledgeable of the forces that have acted upon gender in the past. Students will explore the nature of men's and women's conditions, social status, and thought, aswell as development of their political, social, and cultural powers from the 15th century to our day. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 350: Women And Art

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    This course looks at studies over the past twenty years which have resituated the significant contributions of women in making, commissioning, and inspiring artistic images. These re-evaluations have led to a richer, more nuanced history-one that posits gender as an integral factor and that reveals the key role women have played in the world of art. The course will focus on how artists have portrayed women and the ways representations of women function as a manifestation of culture. The work of women artists and feminist critical discourse will be included. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 351: History of Women in America to 1870

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    Explores the lives of women in America from the beginning of the colonial era to 1870, with special emphasis on how race, class, region, and gender have affected women's identities, relationships, and daily lives. Topics include religion, paid and unpaid labor, life cycles, friendships, family life, community, health and sexuality, the women's rights movements, and the impact of the American Revolution and the Civil War. This is primarily a lecture-based course, with writing and discussion as important elements. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 352: History of Women in America Since 1870

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    Explores the lives of women in America from 1870 to today, with special emphasis on how race, class, region, and gender have affected women's identities, relationships, and daily lives. Topics include religion, paid and unpaid labor, prostitution, friendships, family life, community, health and sexuality, birth control, the women's rights movement, and the impact of U.S. involvement in international wars. This is primarily a lecturebased course, with writing and discussion as important elements. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 355: Feminist Theories And Methodology

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    This seminar-style course focuses on feminist theories as they have evolved since the beginning of organized activity on behalf of women's rights. Theoretical foundations of liberal, radical, and socialist feminism are covered, as well as more recent works on standpoint theory, masculinist studies, post-colonial research, multiculturalism, social constructionism, post-modern and queer theory. Critical thinking is applied to the intersections of gender with race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and other social group characteristics. Critiques and innovations in research methodology are also covered. Prerequisite: WS 101 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 367: Social Movements And Social Change

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    This course explores the interaction between social movements and social change. The focus is on intentional change; on social movements as expressions of people's interest in transforming social structures and cultural relations. Activism organized around class, race, gender, and other socially defined positions are examined through film, readings, and class discussion. Symbols, propaganda, music, marches, historical reference, and other forms of emotional involvement constitute part of the exploration of social movement organizations and the strategies they employ. Prerequisite: SOC 105. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 371: Studies in American Women's History

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    Afocused examination of key themes in American women's history from colonial times to the present. Topics include changing roles within the family, the empowering and restricting effects of religion, the changing definitions and status of women's work, women's involvement in reform movements, and the evolution of the women's rights movement. This is a seminar-style course centered on discussion of required readings, in-class presentations, and written assignments. 3 semester hours
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  • WS 394,395: Women's Studies Practicum

    6.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    Students work 6-8 hours per week off campus in one of several agencies/organizations that focus on issues concerning women. This practicum must be under the supervision of agency/organization personnel. Students are also required to become familiar with the scholarly literature relevant to their placement, obtain an understanding of contemporary women's issues, participate in on-campus meetings and write a research paper integrating the research and field work aspects of the practicum. Permission of the director of women's studies is required prior to registration. Open to juniors or seniors. Not available to students who are student teaching. May be taken in one or two semesters. Six credits maximum. Prerequisite: WS 101. 3-6 semester hours
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  • WS 409: Senior Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Widener University-Main Campus

    This is a senior level research course in a specialized area of women's studies. Required of all women's studies majors. Thisis a writing enriched course. Prerequisite: WS 355 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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