WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
A full list of course descriptions is available in the Academic Bulletin. Each semester's courses with additional information can be found on the WGST Courses page.
Fall 2023
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Offers a sociological lens to develop critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. This course considers how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: SOCY 304
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed course: POLI 307
WGST 311: Minorities, Women, and the Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media in the United States.Cross-listed course: JOUR 311
WGST 352: Gender and Politics
Impact of gender on the distribution of power in society; foundations for intersections of gender, race, social class, and sexuality and their economic, social, and political concomitantsCross-listed course: POLI 352
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances. Prerequisites: C or better in ANTH 102 or WGST 112. Cross-listed course: ANTH 381
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Requires Honors College permission. Cross-listed course: ANTH 388
WGST 392: Global Women's Health
This course examines health concerns important in the lives of women around the world through an overview of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of global health, broadly construed.Cross-listed course: ANTH 392
WGST 398: Topic: Reproductive Governance and Resistance
An examination of reproductive health and rights in a global context. Cross-listed course: SOCY 316
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. The course examines the social construction of gender, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Prerequisites: C or higher in both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 454: Women and the Law
Constitutional and statutory case law dealing with gender equality issues. Topics include abortion, affirmative action, pornography, sexual harassment, fetal protection policies, employment discrimination, and women in the military. Cross-listed course: POLI 454
WGST 485: Women's Rhetoric
Study of rhetoric by and about women as manifested in speeches, essays, and other rhetorical artifacts. Cross-listed course: SPCH 485 and ENGL 485
WGST 515: Race, Gender, and Graphic Novels
Representations of race and gender in comics with a special emphasis on the experiences of African Americans. Cross-listed course: AFAM 515 AND ENGL 430
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
Summer 2023
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: SOCY 304
WGST 554: Women & Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
Spring 2023
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Offers a sociological lens to develop critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. This course considers how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Prerequisite: SOCY 101 Cross-listed course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: SOCY 304
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed course: POLI 307
WGST 308: African-American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed course: AFAM 308
WGST 309: LGBTQ+ Studies
Overview of theories, history, literature, politics, legal, health, and social issues connected to sexualities, including the intersections of gender, race, and social class.
WGST 321: Sexuality, Gender, and Power in Ancient Rome
Sexuality as a social construct exemplified in standards of sexual behavior in ancient Rome and their reinforcement of the ruling ideology; feminine virtue, definitions of manliness, attitudes toward homosexuality.Cross-listed course: CLAS 321
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Cross-listed course: ANTH 388
WGST 392: Global Women's Health
This course examines health concerns important in the lives of women around the world through an overview of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of global health, broadly construed. Cross-listed course: ANTH 392
WGST 398: Women Writers of the Global South: Arab Women Writers
Study of writings by and about women and gender-expansive writers from the Arab world during the 20th and 21st centuries.Cross-listed course: ARAB 398
WGST 430: Topic: Sexualities and Justice
This course will focus on Supreme Court cases that have affected LGBTQ rights in the United States—from Bowers v. Hardwick (1985), which confirmed that states could criminalize gay and lesbian relationships, to Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which granted marriage equality to same-sex couples, to Bostock v. Clayton County (2020), which included sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of employment protection. Throughout we will consider how ideas of justice and injustice are linked to the lived experiences of LGBTQ people, and to their changing legal and social status. Along with the court decisions, we will examine selected and relevant nonfiction, literary, and film texts that explore LGBTQ lives. We will also consider, where possible, relevant state and international contexts.
WGST 430: Topic: Language, Gender, and Sexuality
Language and identity are intricately interconnected. This course explores the relationship between language, gender, and sexuality and how language use mediates the social constructions of gender and sexuality, in daily practice and in social institutions. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship, the course provides a broad perspective and tools for the study of gender, sexuality, and linguistic practice.Topics covered will include: ideologies of gender and language; cultural definitions and ‘borders’ of “masculinity” and “femininity” and their relationship to language use; gendered patterns in conversation, politeness, and meaning-making; linguistic innovation and self-determination within gender-diverse speech communities; and the interaction between language, gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity. We will cover the different theoretical and methodological approaches that have developed within linguistics in the last four decades to understand the complex role language plays in producing, sustaining, and perpetuating gender and sexual divisions in society, as well as the potential to challenge and transform them.Cross-listed course: LING 305
WGST 430: Gender and Sexuality
This senior seminar gender and sexuality in America will expose students to major themes and scholarly literature, requiring them to write a long essay (approximately 20 pages) based on primary research. Topics of discussion will include issues such as changing gender ideologies over time, political movements for women’s equality and LGBTQ rights, and gender stereotypes in popular culture. This course is not all-inclusive in terms of coverage; while students are invited to write about any aspect of gender and sexuality, there are many areas of scholarship, and groups that will not be explored. Rather, readings stand as models for effective ways to research American gender and sexuality from an interdisciplinary, intersectional perspective. Cross-listed course: HIST 498
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. The course examines the social construction of gender, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 450: LGBTQ History in the United States
Exploration of LGBTQ history and communities in America from the Colonial Era to the present, using lenses of gender and sexuality to understand historical events.Cross-listed course: HIST 450
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization's needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women's and gender studies issues. Contract approval by advisor required. Prerequisites: C or better in WGST 112 or WGST 113; C or better in one additional WGST course at the 200-level or higher
WGST 551: Adolescent Mentoring
Application of skills and theories of adolescent mentoring taught in the classroom to a supervised, structured mentoring field experience. Cross-listed course: CRJU 551
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
WGST 598: Topic: Gender Issues in China
In this course we will cover a wide range of gender issues in Chinese-speaking culture in traditional China, the contemporary PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. We will begin by briefly addressing the roles of women and men in traditional China and then trace changes in gender roles in the early years of the People's Republic of China. We will then explore contemporary Chinese-speaking cultures in contrast to traditional belief systems. Cross-listed course: ANTH 512
WGST 627: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health
Health status and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Includes an examination of measurement issues and methodological considerations in research, as well as intervention efforts targeting LGBT populations. Cross-listed course: HPEB 627 Must be upper-division undergraduate (junior/ senior standing)
Fall 2022
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 210: Human Life Cycle in Different Cultures
Childhood, maturity, old age, and gender socialization within the family. Cross-listed course: ANTH 210
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: SOCY 304
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed course: POLI 307
WGST 333: Sex, Gender, and Religion
Gender and sexuality in the shaping of social and individual identity in religious contexts. Cross-listed course: RELG 333
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances. Prerequisites: C or better in ANTH 102 or WGST 112. Cross-listed course: ANTH 381
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Requires Honors College permission. Cross-listed course: ANTH 388
WGST 430: Topic: Language, Gender, and Sexuality
This course explores the relationship between language, gender, and sexuality and how language use mediates the social constructions of gender and sexuality, in daily practice and in social institutions. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship, the course provides a broad perspective and tools for the study of gender, sexuality, and linguistic practice. Topics covered will include: ideologies of gender and language, cultural definitions and ‘borders’ of “masculinity” and “femininity” and their relationship to language use, gendered patterns in conversation, politeness, and meaning making, linguistic innovation and self-determination within gender-diverse speech communities, and the interaction between language, gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity. We will cover the different theoretical and methodological approaches that have developed in the last four decades to understand the complex role language plays in producing, sustaining, and perpetuating gender and sexual divisions in society, as well as the potential to challenge and transform them. Cross-listed course: LING 305 AND ENGL 439
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. The course examines the social construction of gender, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Prerequisites: C or higher in both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 454: Women and the Law
Constitutional and statutory case law dealing with gender equality issues. Topics include abortion, affirmative action, pornography, sexual harassment, fetal protection policies, employment discrimination, and women in the military. Cross-listed course: POLI 454
WGST 515: Race, Gender, and Graphic Novels
Representations of race and gender in comics with a special emphasis on the experiences of African Americans. Cross-listed course: AFAM 515 AND ENGL 430
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
WGST 598: Topic: Chinese Feminism in Theory and Practice
This course explores the challenges of achieving feminist liberation in modern China. Readings include feminist theory, fictional representations of women's liberation, and memoirs written by women who lived through these changes, with a focus on the tensions between Marxist theory and women’s lived experiences. Readings in English, Chinese enrichment available. Cross-listed course: CHIN 550
WGST 621: Maternal and Child Health
Public health issues, social and behavioral science, policies, programs, and services related to maternal and child health in the United States and other countries. Must be upper-division undergraduate (junior/ senior standing). Cross-listed course: HPEB 621
Summer 2022
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Offers a sociological lens to develop critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. This course considers how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.).
Spring 2022
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: POLI 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed course: SOWK 305
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed course: POLI 307
WGST 308: African-American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed course: AFAM 308
WGST 311: Minorities, Women, and the Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed course: JOUR 311
WGST 392: Global Women's Health
This course examines health concerns important in the lives of women around the world through an overview of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of global health, broadly construed. Cross-listed course: ANTH 392
WGST 398: Embracing Curls and Natural Hair: Global Natural Hair Movement
This course explores the emergence of the global natural hair movement where women and men view natural hair as a sign of beauty, identity, resistance, and personal expression. In addition to readings and films, we will highlight personal testimonials and footage from hair festivals to discuss diversity and the politics of natural hair. We will also discuss the ways in which hair stylists, activists, and others organize around and embrace natural hair. More broadly, the course is an opportunity to understand natural hair as an expression of Blackness and belonging to a larger African diaspora community. Cross-listed course: AFAM 398
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. The course examines the social construction of gender, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 454: Women and the Law
Constitutional and statutory case law dealing with gender equality issues. Topics include abortion, affirmative action, pornography, sexual harassment, fetal protection policies, employment discrimination, and women in the military. Cross-listed course: POLI 454
WGST 464: History of American Women
The social, political, and economic roles and changing status of women in America. Cross-listed course: HIST 464
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization's needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women's and gender studies issues. Contract approval by advisor required. Prerequisites: C or better in WGST 112 or WGST 113; C or better in one additional WGST course at the 200-level or higher
WGST 551: Adolescent Mentoring
Application of skills and theories of adolescent mentoring taught in the classroom to a supervised, structured mentoring field experience. Cross-listed course: CRJU 551
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
WGST 627: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health
Health status and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Includes an examination of measurement issues and methodological considerations in research, as well as intervention efforts targeting LGBT populations. Cross-listed course: HPEB 627 Must be upper-division undergraduate (junior/ senior standing)
Fall 2021
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Offers a sociological lens to develop critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. This course considers how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: POLI 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services.
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed course: POLI 307
WGST 335: Women in China
Introduces the connection between gender and the Chinese national imagination. Readings include cultural and historical documents that purport to explain the experience of women in China. Readings in English. Taught in English. Cross-listed course: CHIN 335
WGST 352: Gender and Politics
Impact of gender on the distribution of power in society; foundations for intersections of gender, race, social class, and sexuality and their economic, social, and political concomitants. Cross-listed course: POLI 352
WGST 379: Women in Modern Europe
Survey of women in European history from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Focus on women’s citizenship beginning with Enlightenment idea of rights through developments in modern feminism. Cross-listed course: HIST 379
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances.Prerequisites: C or better in ANTH 102 or WGST 112.Cross-listed course: ANTH 381
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Requires Honors College permission Cross-listed course: ANTH 388
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. The course examines the social construction of gender, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 454: Women and the Law
Constitutional and statutory case law dealing with gender equality issues. Topics include abortion, affirmative action, pornography, sexual harassment, fetal protection policies, employment discrimination, and women in the military. Cross-listed course: POLI 454
WGST 551: Adolescent Mentoring
Application of skills and theories of adolescent mentoring taught in the classroom to a supervised, structured mentoring field experience. Cross-listed course: CRJU 551
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
Summer 2021
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed course: SOCY 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed course: SOCY 304
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed course: SOWK 305
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. Major topics include: gender construction, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, and masculinities in the media and popular culture. Cross-listed course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed course: ENGL 437
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed course: CRJU 554
Spring 2021
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 298.01: Queer Times, Queer Lives
What is “queer time”? How do queer life stories—fictional and nonfictional—fit, resist, exceed, ignore, or queer cultural norms? How have LGBTQ people represented queer lives in relation to time, especially in relation to cultural expectations of marriage and reproduction? In this course, we will explore queer life stories across genres (fiction, nonfiction, film, popular culture), thinking through queer scholar J. Halberstam’s claim that queerness can open up new life narratives that are characterized by “strange temporalities” and “eccentric life schedules.” How do you tell a queer life story queerly? We will examine how and why these stories are told—exploring not just the story but the structure of the story. Starting with Audre Lorde’s biomythography Zami and Cooper Lee Bombardier’s trans memoir Pass with Care, we will examine a range of texts—from Matias Viegener’s memoir in Facebook posts, 2500 Random Things About Me Too, to Todrick Hall’s series of Oz-themed music videos in Straight Outta Oz—as well as novels by Emma Donoghue, Jim Grimsley, and Jeanette Winterson, and selected films. There will be no exams. Grades will be based on response papers, an analysis paper, and a creative final project. Meets with ENGL 280
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397 and POLI 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed Course: SOWK 305
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed Course: POLI 307
WGST 308: African-American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 308
WGST 311: Minorities, Women, and Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed Course: JOUR 311
WGST 352: Gender and Politics
Impact of gender on the distribution of power in society; foundations for intersections of gender, race, social class, and sexuality and their economic, social, and political concomitants. Cross-listed Course: POLI 352
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances. ' Cross-listed Course: ANTH 381 Prerequisite(s): WGST 111 or 112 or ANTH 102
WGST 392: Global Women's Health
This course examines health concerns important in the lives of women around the world through an overview of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of global health, broadly construed. Cross-listed Course(s): ANTH 392
WGST 392.H01: Global Women's Health
This course examines health concerns important in the lives of women around the world through an overview of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of global health, broadly construed. Cross-listed Course(s): ANTH 392 Honors
WGST 398: Art Making Change: Art and Activism
This class is an introduction to art and activism. It allows students to conceive and develop socially-engaged, site-specific context-based projects, while learning how to hone their personal processes of making artwork and assessing work. Theoretical, historical, and contemporary research about art and activism will also be discussed. Meets with ARTS 529
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men's lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 437
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
WGST 464: History of American Women
The social, political, and economic roles and changing status of women in America. Cross-listed Course: HIST 464 Prerequisite(s): C or higher in both ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
WGST 487: Black Women Writers
An examination of literature by and about black women, including fiction, poetry, drama, and autobiography. This study will focus on issues that emerge from the creative representations of black women and the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class that interrogate what is both particular and universal experiences. Cross-listed Course(s): AFAM 487, ENGL 487 Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 102
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization’s needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women’s studies issues. Internship contract approval by advisor required.
WGST 551.001 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Adolescent Mentoring
This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Thursday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Wednesday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. Meets with: CRJU 591
Fall 2020
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 298: The Anthropology of Sex
This course is a cross-cultural examination of sexual ideologies and practices. In it, we will address a wide range of cultural manifestations of sexuality and variations within particular cultures around the world. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 360
WGST 298: Harassment and Consent
This course examines the ways gender, harassment, and consent intersect. The course surveys historical and current cases and social movements surrounding harassment, power, and consent.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397 and POLI 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed Course: SOWK 305
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed Course: POLI 307
WGST 308: African American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 308
WGST 309: LGBTQ+ Studies
This course is an introduction to LGBTQ studies: a survey of histories, literature, culture, and politics of sexual identity and community. We will explore how sexuality, sexual experience, and sexual identity have been categorized and understood in the past, and the evolving ways that we understand sexual identity today. Our study will include a particular focus on the development of lesbian and gay identities over the past two centuries and an emphasis on literary and cultural representations of sexual identity, as well as attention to the intersections of sexual identity with gender, race, class, religion, and other aspects of identity, power, and oppression. We will also explore the history and status of LGBTQ peoples in South Carolina.
WGST 311: Minorities, Women & Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed Course: JOUR 311
WGST 334: Feminist Philosophy
Introduces feminist philosophy and applications to philosophical problems. Cross-listed Course: PHIL 334
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 388
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men's lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 437
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
WGST 487: Black Women Writers
An examination of literature by and about black women, including fiction, poetry, drama, and autobiography. This study will focus on issues that emerge from the creative representations of black women and the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class that interrogate what is both particular and universal experiences. Cross-listed Course(s): AFAM 487
WGST 515: Race, Gender, & Graphic Novels
Representations of race and gender in comics with a special emphasis on the experiences of African Americans. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 515
WGST 554: Women and Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed Course: CRJU 554
WGST 598.001 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Gender Issues in China
Covers a wide range of gender issues in Chinese-speaking culture in traditional China, the contemporary PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Meets with: ANTH 512
WGST 598.003 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Adolescent Mentoring
This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Wednesday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Wednesday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. Meets with: CRJU 591
WGST 621: Maternal and Child Health
An interdisciplinary examination of reproductive health, rights, and justice issues, with a focus on maternal and child health. Cross-listed Course: HPEB 621
Summer 2020
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397 and POLI 305
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men's lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 437
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
WGST 554: Women & Crime
Impact of gender-based relations on crime and the criminal justice system. Cross-listed Course(s): CRJU 554
Spring 2020
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 298.01: Harassment and Consent
This course examines the ways gender, harassment, and consent intersect. The course surveys historical and current cases and social movements surrounding harassment, power, and consent.
WGST 298.02: Gender Issues In Law & Order: SVU
This course examines popular culture media representation of girls and women in context of criminal victimization.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397 and POLI 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed Course: SOWK 305
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism. Cross-listed Course: POLI 307
WGST 308: African-American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 308
WGST 311: Minorities, Women, and Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed Course: JOUR 311
WGST 334: Feminist Philosophy
Introduces feminist philosophy and applications to philosophical problems. Cross-listed Course: PHIL 334
WGST 352: Gender and Politics
Impact of gender on the distribution of power in society; foundations for intersections of gender, race, social class, and sexuality and their economic, social, and political concomitants. Cross-listed Course: POLI 352
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances. ' Cross-listed Course: ANTH 381 Prerequisite(s): WGST 111 or 112 or ANTH 102
WGST 430.01: LGBTQ Literature
This course examines the evolving understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identities and evolving representations of LGBTQ lives through a study of significant literary and historical texts of the late nineteenth and the twentieth centuries.
WGST 430.02: American Popular Culture Since 1890
A history of the contributions of the popular aspects of American culture and their interactions with American institutions.
WGST 430.H01: Global Women's Health
This course examines health issues important in the lives of women around the world. It will take a life cycle approach beginning with issues surrounding the birth of girl babies, continuing through the period of growth and development, adulthood, including family planning, pregnancy and lactation and ending with old age. Drawing on medical and applied anthropology perspectives, the course will cover the sociocultural landscape of women’s lives, including the forces that promote and hinder the health and well-being of women around the globe. Also examined will be programs aimed at improving women’s lives world-wide. The goal of this course is to provide students with a clearer understanding of the female life cycle and a greater appreciation for the mental, physical and social health risks women face on a global scale. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 391.H01
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men's lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 437
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
WGST 464: History of American Women
The social, political, and economic roles and changing status of women in America. Cross-listed Course: HIST 464
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization’s needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women’s studies issues. Internship contract approval by advisor required.
WGST 555: Language and Gender
Approaches to gender and language emphasizing the social grounding of both; how language reflects sociocultural values and is a tool for constructing different types of social organization. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 555 and LING 541
WGST 598.001 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Adolescent Mentoring
This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Wednesday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. This course will be divided into two sections: Part I: The first five weeks of the semester will be spent preparing you to provide quality service to at-risk youth. Classes during the training portion of the course will focus on training you in effective methods of intervention with at-risk adolescents. Topics include the characteristics and circumstances of adolescents that place them at risk, how theory informs potential approaches for improving the well-being of at-risk youth, working effectively with your mentee, the development of cultural humility, principles of responsible mentoring, and mentoring special populations of youth (e.g., academically at-risk students, youth in trouble with the law, youth with mental health needs). During this portion of the class, weekly quizzes and thought papers will be utilized to confirm your understanding of the course material. Part II: Toward the end of the training portion of the class, you will be matched with student(s) from New Bridge Academy, and Wednesday classes will begin meeting at New Bridge Academy. Once the training has been completed, class begins to be solely based on mentoring and case responsibilities. Meets with: CRJU 591
Fall 2019
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 298: Harassment and Consent
This course examines the ways gender, harassment, and consent intersect. The course surveys historical and current cases and social movements surrounding harassment, power, and consent.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397
WGST 379: Women in Modern Europe
Survey of women in European history from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Focus on women’s citizenship beginning with Enlightenment idea of rights through developments in modern feminism. Cross-listed Course: HIST 379
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 388
WGST 398: SPECIAL TOPICS: African-American and Women's Health Issues
Critical examination of health disparities in the U.S. population across gender, race, and ethnicity. Primary attention will be focused on the nature of Black/White and male/female disparities in health and well-being and the patterned ways in which the health of these groups is embedded in the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of their lives. Cross-listed Courses: SOCY 398, AFAM 397
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men's lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 437
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization’s needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women’s studies issues. Internship contract approval by advisor required.
WGST 598.001 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health
Health status and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Includes an examination of measurement issues and methodological considerations in research, as well as intervention efforts targeting LGBT populations. Cross-listed Course: HPEB 627
WGST 598.002 - SPECIAL TOPICS: Adolescent Mentoring
Application of skills and theories of delinquency prevention and rehabilitation taught in the classroom to a supervised, structured field experience in a community agency. Cross-listed Course: CRJU 521
Summer 2019
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). This is an asynchronous, fully online, distributed learning course. Sociology is a social science seeking to better understand how individuals, groups, social systems/structures and cultures shape (and are shaped by) one another. Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
Spring 2019
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). This is an asynchronous, fully online, distributed learning course. Sociology is a social science seeking to better understand how individuals, groups, social systems/structures and cultures shape (and are shaped by) one another.
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. It is expected that upon successful completion of this course, students will: Understand the socio-cultural history and significance of marriage; demonstrate knowledge of the theories of marriage and marital research; know the major predictors of marital dissolution; understand the role of physiology in marital conflict; show understanding of the 7 principles of successful marriages; demonstrate an understanding of bids, positive sentiment override, and repair attempts. Cross-listed Course(s): PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course(s): AFAM 397 and POLI 305
WGST 305: Sociology of Families
Sociological perspectives related to various aspects of family behaviors, roles, and values. Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 305
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women & Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed Course: SOWK 305
WGST 308: African American Feminist Theory
An interdisciplinary survey of the contributions of African-American women to feminist theory. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 308
WGST 311: Minorities, Women, and Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed Course: JOUR 311
WGST 320: Sexuality and Gender in Ancient Greece
Gender roles, standards of sexual behavior, evidence for women’s lives, as manifested in ancient Greek literary and archaeological evidence; attitudes toward homosexuality; the modern media’s representation of famous Greeks. Cross-listed Course: CLAS 320
WGST 333: Sex, Gender, and Religion
Gender and sexuality in the shaping of social and individual identity in religious contexts. Cross-listed Course: RELG 333
WGST 381: Gender and Globalization
Examines the dialectic between globalization and the social construction of gender. Topics include the global assembly line, transnational markets for domestic labor and sex workers, and global feminist alliances. ' Cross-listed Course: ANTH 381 Prerequisite(s): WGST 111 or 112 or ANTH 102
WGST 430.Y01: Black Women in Folklore
The position and movement of the Black woman in African/African American folktales. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 398
WGST 430.H01: Global Women's Health
This course examines health issues important in the lives of women around the world. It will take a life cycle approach beginning with issues surrounding the birth of girl babies, continuing through the period of growth and development, adulthood, including family planning, pregnancy and lactation and ending with old age. Drawing on medical and applied anthropology perspectives, the course will cover the sociocultural landscape of women’s lives, including the forces that promote and hinder the health and well-being of women around the globe. Also examined will be programs aimed at improving women’s lives world-wide. The goal of this course is to provide students with a clearer understanding of the female life cycle and a greater appreciation for the mental, physical and social health risks women face on a global scale. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 391.H01
WGST 432: Men and Masculinities
Overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 432
WGST 437: Women Writers
What do women write about when they write about themselves? This course will explore memoirs created by Jewish, Black, lesbian and other minority women who use their personal stories as a window into family relations, social history, national history, identity formation processes, power relations in the home as well as in the world. From the diary of an 18th-century Jewish German merchant to American Pulitzer Prize nominee Maya Angelou, this course will focus on the female autobiographical voice in various literary forms (novel, graphic novel, essay, etc.) with some important interdisciplinary detours through film, music and the arts as well. Cross-listed Course(s): ENGL 437 and JSTU 491
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization’s needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women’s studies issues. Contract approval by advisor required.
Fall 2018
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 298: Harassment and Consent
This course examines the ways gender, harassment, and consent intersect. The course surveys historical and current cases and social movements surrounding harassment, power, and consent.
WGST 300: Sex and Gender
Critical ways of thinking about sex and gender as social processes in everyday lives. Topics include how sex and gender shape and affect the experiences of women, men, girls, boys, and individuals who live in the spaces in-between (those who are intersex or transgender) across a wide range of social institutions (family, work, education, politics, etc.). Cross-listed Course: SOCY 301
WGST 301: Psychology of Marriage
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage. Cross-listed Course: PSYC 301
WGST 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
Historical and contemporary power relationships in race, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed Course: AFAM 397
WGST 306: Social Welfare Services for Women and Minorities
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services. Cross-listed Course: SOWK 305
WGST 307: Feminist Theory
Historical development of feminist theory and contemporary debates within feminism.
WGST 309: Sexual Diversities
Introduction and overview of theories, history, literature, politics, legal, health and social issues within human sexual diversities, including the intersections of gender, race, and social class.
WGST 311: Minorities, Women & Mass Media
The study of the relationship among persons of color, women, and the mass media. Cross-listed Course: JOUR 311
WGST 333: Sex, Gender, and Religion
Gender and sexuality in the shaping of social and individual identity in religious contexts. Cross-listed Course: RELG 333
WGST 335: Women in China
Introduces the connection between gender and the Chinese national imagination Readings include cultural and historical documents that purport to explain the experience of women in China. Cross-listed Course: CHIN 335
WGST 352: Gender and Politics
Impact of gender on the distribution of power in society; foundations for intersections of gender, race, social class, and sexuality and their economic, social, and political concomitants. Cross-listed Course: POLI 352
WGST 388: Cultures, Pregnancy, and Birth
Anthropological study of pregnancy and birth with a cross-cultural focus comparing the United States to other nations. Examination of cultural factors such as prenatal care, dietary practices, taboos, birth location, practitioners, and birthing styles. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 388
WGST 430: Men and Masculinity
This course provides an overview of psychological, social, physical, and emotional issues related to men’s lives. Major topic areas include: gender construction, men and work, men and health, men in relationships, male sexualities, men in families, masculinities in the media and popular culture, and violence and masculinities. Cross-listed Course: PSCY 589
WGST 430: A History of S/EXperimental Film
Avant-garde and experimental film are other to mainstream cinema in manifold ways, one of which is the way that the personal and subjective aspect of the art is often used to explore sexuality and sexual identity. This course surveys some of the most important currents in that history, from the 1920s to the present. Cross-listed Courses: FAMS 381 and ARTH 390
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437
SCHC 485: Monstrous Mothers and Femme Fatales: Gender and Monstrosity in Horror Films
In the wake of fourth-wave feminism, a significant number of female directors have revolutionized the horror genre by presenting more complex depictions of both the monstrous feminine and female horror heroines. Feminist body horror, subversive monstrosity, and more nuanced explorations of female sexuality and motherhood have emerged to shake up the status quo. This proseminar will revisit classic male-gaze depictions of the monstrous feminine while also showcasing the diversity and richness of recent horror films by women directors like Jennifer Kent (The Babadook, 2014), Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, 2014) Lucile Hadžihalilović (Evolution, 2015), and Stewart Thorndike (Lyle, 2014).
WGST 499: Community Service Internship
Supervised experience addressing a community organization’s needs and allowing the student to explore an aspect of the community related to women’s studies issues. Internship contract approval by advisor required.
Summer 2018
WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.
WGST 113: Women's Health
Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease.
WGST 207: Gender and Culture
Anthropological study of gender, with emphasis on cross-cultural investigation of the interaction of biological, cultural, and environmental factors including intersections of race, social class, and sexuality as influences on gender behavior. Cross-listed Course: ANTH 207
WGST 298: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in Horror Films
This course deploys film theory, queer theory, and literary analysis as they relate to the genre of horror to explore why horror films remain a useful medium to contest cisnormativity and heteronormativity.
WGST 437: Women Writers
Representative works written by women. Cross-listed Course: ENGL 437