This interdisciplinary course surveys major developments in feminist thinking over the past 20 years. It introduces students to a feminist critique of social and political institutions, raising questions about issues of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and socio-economic status and how they intersect with gender.
Students also examine the crucial issue of the social and psychological construction of gender.
The internship program allows students to gain on-site experience that can be related to the discipline of women's studies. Internships are offered in the areas of health, publishing, communications, politics, and many other fields. Students must consult the Program Director for a list of internship opportunities, before registering for an internship. Student are guided by faculty supervision in integrating their experiences with the intellectual foundation acquired in their academic courses. By arrangement with Women's Studies faculty, students may choose to work independently on special topics.