Origins of Western attitudes toward sex roles, female sexuality, relation of power to gender. Factors in this conditioning, and alternatives to masculine sex role models. An interdisciplinary introduction to the research process as it has been carried out on women of color nationally and internationally. Readings will include literature and contextual articles on historical and cultural issues. An analysis of the historical, social and political perspectives of women's health and healing experiences, and how woman's role as patient and provider of care are shaped by public and cultural assumptions.
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To provide advanced students with interdisciplinary research experience in areas of specific interest. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. Registration requires instructor's written consent and signed contracts from instructor of choice. To provide advanced students with interdisciplinary research experience in areas of specific interest. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.