Women's Studies WSTU

WSTU 1 Introduction of Women's Studies

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

Eligibility for English 1A/English C1000 or equivalent

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the key concepts, theoretical perspectives, and history of the field of women's studies. Feminist activism in the U.S. and the social construction of sex, gender, and sexuality will be examined. Utilizing feminist perspectives, students will analyze how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, social class, and sexuality as well as the representation, participation, and statuses of women in American institutions such as the media, workplace, and family.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections, listed as WSTU-1) · Winter 2027 (2 sections, listed as WSTU-1) · Spring 2027 (4 sections, listed as WSTU-1)