Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies GSWS

GSWS 101 Introduction to Women's Studies

Units

3

Hours

54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Previous title: Women's Studies 101, Introduction to Women's Studies (2018)

An intersectional analysis of women’s experiences drawing upon feminist scholarship, theory, and research to examine women’s experiences in the workplace, politics, family, and the media. This class examines the dynamics of power across the race, gender identity, sexuality, class, and national groups. Field trips may be required.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section)

GSWS 102 Money, Sex, and Power

Units

3

Hours

54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Previous title: Women's Studies 102, Women in America: Work, Family, Self (2018)

Examination of women's roles in America. Emphasis on employment, family structures, and personal development. Topics include historical patterns, socialization, opportunities, sexism, identity, growth, law, unionization, sexual harassment, media influence, family pressures, child care, guilt, stress.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

GSWS 103 Men and Masculinities

Units

3

Hours

54 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU, UC

This interdisciplinary course utilizes an intersectional lens to understand the social construction of masculinity in the context of media, sports, fraternities, families, men’s movements, and social and political institutions. This course critically analyzes how male identities are constructed and negotiated through examining theories of gender, sexuality, class, race/ethnicity, and different dimensions of difference.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.