A n introduction to some of the basic questions raised by the contemporary feminist movement relating to the social, political and economic status of women. Required for Majors. An introduction to principles of feminist history, thought, theory, methodology, and current issues that emphasizes but is not limited to the United States. Special focus will be on the origin, migration, settlement, and economic patterns of, problems facing, and attitudes about women from major ethnic and racial groups in the United States.
Major disciplines are sociology and history.
This class provides training and experience in peer facilitation of small group discussion, teaching assistance and other assignments directed by a supervising faculty member, supplemented by seminar, reading, and journal writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. This newly revamped course is a cross-cultural exploration of women's experience of and response to religious systems. We will look at a rich body of material, including sacred texts, creations myths, oral traditions, historical, anthropological and sociological studies, and feminist theological reflections in a variety of religions. A new course to be offered for the first time in the Spring of 1999.