Explores central assumptions, questions, and debates regarding the relationship between feminist theory, pro-feminist theory, and the practice and performance of multiple masculinities. Explores feminist-informed definitions of and debates about masculinity including whether masculinity is primarily a gender-role and/or a form of sexual expression. Further, key tensions related to men's status, or their lack thereof, as subjects of feminist theory will be examined. Examine the practice and performance of specific masculinities including but not limited to African American masculinities, trans masculinities, and faith-informed masculinities.
File: GWS-546_2020_Spring_Lindsay.pdf
Advanced level investigation of some specific topic in gender and women's studies.
File: GWS-720_2020_Spring_Barcelos.pdf
The internship program is designed to provide students with opportunities for learning and working in organizations in ways that connect their coursework in Gender and Women's Studies and/or LGBTQ+ Studies to specific issues in community settings.
File: GWS-660_2020_Spring_ValeoCooke.pdf
Investigation of specific theorists, themes, problems, or eras in feminism and social theory. Subject differs each semester.
File: GWS-449_2020_Spring_Garlough.pdf
Serves as the capstone, synthesizing seminar experience for Gender and Women's Studies majors. Students focus on the major contributions of gender and women's studies scholarship, hone their interdisciplinary skills, and apply their feminist theory knowledge. Course varies thematically each semester.
File: GWS-640_2020_Spring_Garlough.pdf