Women's Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the experiences of women and their place in society. The course explores the meaning of sex and gender, gender role socialization, issues regarding women's role and treatment in society, and the consequences for women. Can also be taken as SOC 2005. This course focuses on the status of women in various cultures, their needs and problems, priorities and potential. Different perspectives applicable to women's lives and experiences are covered.
Special emphasis is given to women in non-Western societies.
This course examines medical and mental health topics as they relate to women in contemporary American society. It considers the ethical and legal implications of those problems. The course also covers advocacy groups and therapeutic programs for each issue. WST 3015 Instructors and students delve into a specific topic related to women in this course. It is intended to further students' knowledge and understanding about the female experience and the place of women in the world.