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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of feminist theory from World War II to the present with particular attention to three questions: What are the fundamental assumptions of contemporary feminist theory? How does a feminist analysis influence our understanding of socio-political processes? What are the political issues and strategies that emerge from feminist theory? Prerequisite: WS 110 or WS 150 or AACS 150 or AACS 155
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3.00 Credits
What is it like to be female in a male-dominated society? This course critically examines the sociopolitical construction of patriarchy and the conscious and non-conscious, intentional and unintentional ways in which male supremacy is reproduced in contemporary society. Particular emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of social control designed to limit women's participation in society and to ensure the perpetuation of male dominance. Prerequisites: WS 110, WS 150, AACS 150, or POL 272
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expose the students to the richness of the culture and literatures of women from indigenous communities, and the systemic oppression that they have been/are subject to due to race, caste, gender, and class. The communities will include Native American, Australian Aborigine, and Dalit women from India. The traditional and historical status of these women in relation to their social, economic, and political status today will be discussed. These silenced voices of women will be presented and analyzed in the forms of individual stories, memoirs, songs, poetry, and fiction of the women from the three aforementioned communities. Significant texts in translated literary forms and works will be used as primary resources. This course will involve reading literary works, dealing with them via lecture, class discussions, small group discussions, and writing about significant aspects of the literatures. Prerequisites: WS 110 or WS 150 or AACS 150 or AACS 155 and English110
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the impact of urban environments in the United States on women from 1890 to the present. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which cities facilitate and constrain opportunities and roles for women. Prerequisite: WS 110 or WS 150 or AACS 150 or AACS 155 (Also listed as URBN 398)
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3.00 Credits
Courses that are newly developed are often presented as "selected topics" before becoming "permanent courses.Some selected topics are offered by visiting professors.
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3.00 Credits
This senior level course focuses on theories of gender and issues relating to women's diversity. Students do a major research project in order to show ability to do feminist research. Prerequisites: WS 210, POL 272, and WS 310
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses the social, sexual-reproductive, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of women's lives from a global perspective. The course scrutinizes the status of women and girls, identifying the consequences of globalization for life in societies, in communities, and of individuals. Particular attention is given to finding ways to connect activism at the local level to activism at the national and global levels. Prerequisite: WS 110 or WS 150 or AACS 150 or AACS 155
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8.00 - 10.00 Credits
Students work in an off-campus field placement for eight to ten hours each week. This course gives students the opportunity to get involved with programs which affect women's lives directly, applying the theories, principles, and empirical findings in the area of women's studies. Prerequisites: WS 110 or WS 150 or AACS 150, or AACS 155 and WS 310
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
As approved and to be arranged. 1-6 credits
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