WGST 2050 - Intro to Women/Gender Studies

3 sem hrs cr

The course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women’s social identity and placement throughout history and the world. Theoretical perspectives and research from sociology, psychology, biology and anthropology are used to understand how gender shapes our lives on individual, cultural and societal levels. Areas of study emphasize the role of gender in social institutions including family, workplace, education, religion, media and politics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Curriculum lead for the discipline. 

Formerly/Same As WMST 2010

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN