Multicultural Perspectives on Women in the United States
WMST 1110
3 hours
Multicultural Perspectives on Women in the United States
Course Description
Experiences of women in selected racial and ethnic communities: Latinas/Chicanas, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and other women in contemporary United States.
Athena Title
Multicul Perspect Women in US
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in WMST 1110E, WMST 1110H
Non-Traditional Format
none
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will analyze the foundational theories and concepts within women’s and gender studies, and critically reflect on your own perspectives on these issues.
Students will describe, examine, and analyze interlocking systems of power and how they shape the diverse lived experiences of women in the U.S. in contemporary and historical contexts.
Students will develop critical thinking skills and apply critical literacy to examine information and analyze text, media, and literature about race, gender, sexuality.
Students will develop and support ideas in discussion and written form to communicate effectively about politically engaged issues around race, gender, sexuality and body with people of different backgrounds in a respectful manner.
