AEGS 205 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

Credits: 5

(H/DSJ) Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies investigates gender through interdisciplinary and intersectional lenses. We examine what gender is, how it differs from sex, sexuality, and gender identity, what sexism and heterosexism are, and how these concepts have material effects on U.S. and global societies. We consider how people of various genders, races, nationalities, and abilities have fought-and continue to fight-for gender equity and social justice. Topics may include critical gender theory, history, literature, politics, activism, and media and pop culture. Formerly HUMAN 220

5 hours Lecture