Women s Studies courses are taught from a feminist perspective, which means they center on women s experience, emphasize social transformation to enhance and empower women s lives, and are informed by theories of the social construction of gender. Students study such issues as work, health, leadership, and activism and issues of difference among women, including race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, nationality, age, and ability.
Students also study obstacles to gender equality and justice.
Courses emphasize an interactive learning process to challenge all students intellectually and emotionally. The minor promotes scholarly research about women and discussions of women s goals, relationships, attitudes, and achievements. We welcome students of all genders, races, ethnicities, classes, abilities, ages, religions, and sexualities to enroll in our courses and experience our unique interdisciplinary offerings.