Women, Gender, & Sexuality Std - Intro Women,Gndr,&Sex Stds,Hnr

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This course examines the extensive role of gender in human life and examines the ways that gender structures power relations among individuals and within economic, political, educational and other social structures, with special attention paid to women's issues and movements in the United States and globally. Through readings drawn from the fields of women's studies, gender studies, and sexuality studies, this course examines and explores alternatives to traditional and/or normative constructions of gender and sexuality, and also considers other markers of difference, such as disability, race, class, and religion, which intersect with gender identity and sexual identity. Similar in content to WGSS 101. Open only to students in the University Honors Program or by consent of the instructor. Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 1 (AE41) , Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) , Honors