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GWSS 2310. INTRO TO WOMEN'S & GENDER STUDIES. 3 Hours.

Provides an introduction to Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies as fields that place women and gender at the center of inquiry. Examines topics such as work, family, reproduction, sexuality, politics, art, literature, and contemporary media. Explains the diversity of methods and theories employed in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies scholarship, emphasizing the intersection of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and class. Satisfies the University of Texas at Arlington core curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy, and Culture.

Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies - Undergraduate Program

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The Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in critical analysis of issues related to women, gender, and sexuality. Courses typically emphasize how women, gender, and sexuality have shaped and been shaped by history, culture, and society, with particular attention to the role of race, ethnicity, class, nation, age, and religion in forming gender and sexual identities. This interdisciplinary program is taught by faculty from diverse fields and offers a unique opportunity for students to complement their work in traditional disciplines with courses that can be tailored to meet specific interests and needs.