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SOC 205 Introduction to Gender Studies

(Cross-listed from WGS 200) Introduction to major areas of feminist thought (historical and contemporary) that shaped the field of Women’s Studies. Course objectives focus on increasing students’ understandings of the social systemic factors (i.e., sociological factors) that influence women’s lived experience. Readings, small group discussions, and service learning/activism projects enable students to apply feminist theory concerning women and gender in an interdisciplinary context. This course serves as an introductory survey course for the women and gender Studies minor and a topical exploration for sociology.

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