This interdisciplinary course is the foundation of Women's and Gender Studies. It examines the relationships of women and gender worldwide to institutions and developments in the social, cultural, political, and economic spheres. Topics may include: the origins and development of modern feminism; gender and sexuality; progress and challenges for women and girls worldwide; reproductive justice and healthcare; women and work; sexual harassment and sexual assault; masculinities; gender in popular culture and the arts; the intersections of gender, class, race, and age; women and religion; women and leadership; and women and athletics.
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