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Gender and Women's Studies
Gender and Women’s Studies encourages in students the development of a spirit of inquiry and teaches approaches to thought and action that will prepare students to function effectively in a diverse and rapidly changing society. The organizing principle of the field is the concept of gender as a social construction; equally important are the categories of ethnicity, race, class, age, sexual identity, and nationality, and gender is always studied within this context. Course work investigates the conditions of women in societies, historically and currently, and approaches issues related to women and gender through multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary methods. Gender and Women’s Studies seeks to develop students’ critical skills and creative potential in analyzing gender issues and conceiving solutions to problems regarding inequalities in a democratic society. The program also encourages students to apply theory and knowledge in the field to action in professional and community projects. Gender and Women’s Studies courses are open to all students and may fulfill university general education requirements, as well as major/minor requirements.