This is an introductory survey course that exposes students to the current scholarship within Women’s and Gender Studies. This course specifically focuses on the diversity among women and pays particular attention to the ways race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and nationality affect women’s lives. Our topics of study include: a history of feminist movements and study of current feminist movements, violence against women; women and work, gender socialization, public policy, immigration, and global issues affecting women.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: Engage Diversity. Offered: TBD.