WSTU 101 - Introduction to Women's Studies

    Recent Professors
    Allison Baker, Nayawiyyah Muhammad
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4D · CSU GE Area D4
    Description
    This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the field of women's studies. The history of feminism, feminist thought, and women's studies as an academic discipline will be examined and assessed. The social construction of sex, gender, and sexuality, the representation of women in American society, and the role of women in American institutions will be analyzed from theoretical perspectives of various academic disciplines. Feminist perspectives will be utilized to critically analyze race, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and age as they correlate with sex and gender in American society.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:45am