GWOS 1 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies

    Recent Professors
    Dawn Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4D · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D4
    Description
    This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of gender in social, cultural, and institutional contexts, examining how gender systems impact women, men, and gender-queer non-binary people. The course introduces fundamental concepts and methods in the discipline of Gender and Women's Studies and emphasizes intersections of gender with race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID SJS 120]