Feminist Theories. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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This course will introduce interdisciplinary feminist theories. Students will examine theoretical constructions of women, gender, and sexuality drawing primarily on Women of Color feminisms and queer theories. Students will examine how theories help explain our lives, experiences, and material conditions to creative collective movements for social change. Topics may include the ways in which women, genders, and sexualities get constructed socially with special consideration of race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and other categories. May be repeated for credit only once when topics vary, but no more than 6 semester credit hours of WS 4623, regardless of cross-listed courses and disciplines, will apply to a bachelor's degree. (Formerly WGS 4623 and WS 4623. Credit can only be earned for one course: WS 4623, WGS 4623, or WGSS 4623 .). Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.