专业描述

Women's Studies provides students with an understanding of the status of women in various cultures and historical eras, in the nexus of race, class, sexuality, religious and disability studies. Students learn the use of gender as a category of analysis and increase their knowledge of women's contributions to many fields. Women's Studies courses offer students critical perspectives on such basic questions of the social order as assumptions about gender roles and gender identity. As a relatively small program in the College of Liberal Arts, we provide students with a sense of community and opportunities to contribute directly to changing the campus climate. In a rigorous academic environment, Women's Studies offers students a springboard for activism. Our internship program enables students to gain first-hand work experience across many fields.