WMST 101: Women & the World

An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s Studies through global and multicultural perspectives.

It provides an overview of women through time, with attention to differences of gender, race, class, ethnicity.

This course establishes a foundation for further coursework in the Women’s Studies minor and other established courses.

This course has been approved for General Education credit in the International and Intercultural Studies Area of the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Essays: Interview with an Older Woman

 

Student Comments about the course:

April 2006

“I learned a lot about women in this class that I never knew or thought was going on.”

 

“It was neat not being tested on class material.  I learned so much more through discussions and actual learning rather than being force fed information.”

 

“I absolutely loved this class … opened my eyes up to so many issues that I never knew were there.”

 

“I’ve had 3 other classes like these here @ RU – each teacher made you want to come to class instead of forcing you. 

I’ve learned more in classes taught this [way] than the other ones that just make you memorize.  Thank you for making me WANT to come!”

 

December 2006

“GREAT COURSE!  I learned so much in this class.  Great material and fun class.  I recommend this to everyone!”

 

“Best class I have taken at RU.”

 

“I loved this class, it was very interesting and eye opening.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Films

Fall 2007

It's a Hair-Idemic!

Gender Roles as Depicted by Children's Toys

 

Spring 2007

Females in Male Dominated Service Jobs

 

Summer 2007

Media: The Violent Portrayal of Women

Physical Violence Against Women