Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Explore gender dynamics, social inequalities, and feminist perspectives across diverse disciplines.
Through interdisciplinary coursework in sociology, literature, history, and more, students critically analyze gender roles, sexuality, and power structures, while examining the intersections of gender with race, class, and other identities.
Engage with feminist theories and activism to develop a nuanced understanding of gender issues and become equipped to challenge injustice and advocate for gender equity in communities and beyond.
Unique class topics in the Women's and Gender Studies minor:
- Introduction to Women's Studies: Delve into the foundational concepts and theories of Women's and Gender Studies, exploring the historical, social, and cultural constructions of gender identity, roles, and inequalities across diverse societies and contexts.
- Global Women's Issues: Investigate the complexities of gender-based oppression, activism, and resistance on a global scale, examining the intersections of gender with race, class, nationality, and other identities in shaping women's experiences and struggles worldwide.
Additional courses cover topics such as social inequalities, gender and society, race and ethnic relations, society and sexuality, women, crime, and justice, and power-based violence.