Social Justice Studies SJS

SJS 5 Introduction to Women's Studies

Units

3

Grading: Option of a standard letter grade or Pass/no pass

This course offers an introduction to Women's Studies, an interdisciplinary academic field that explores the meaning of gender in society as it relates to the status of women. Students will analyze the social construction of gender, feminism, and gender issues in relation to family, education, work, health and reproduction, law, sexuality, media/representation, and globalization. Students will apply critical concepts and tools of feminist and gender studies in their academic and personal lives, and in the community; and they will contribute to the struggle for gender equality. C-ID SJS 120

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)