Explore the rich history of American feminist movements! This class delves into the ideas and events that have shaped feminist thought and activism from its beginnings to today’s movements.

Examine the impact of conflict and war through decolonial feminist lenses! We will discover how people’s lives are shaped through experiences of violence and aggression across the world.

Students will engage in an analysis of how gender and sexuality operate in the media and pop culture and examine how these representations affect identity formation.

Explore the evolving institution of marriage! We will look at its history and current trends, examining how gender, race, class, and sexuality shape its purpose and meaning.

This course offers a survey of competing philosophical, political, and epistemological feminist frameworks for understanding gender inequality, examining how feminist theories both build on and critique Western philosophical traditions.

Explore the body as a dynamic site of race, gender, class, and sexuality! We will analyze how cultural, medical, and global forces shape the varied experiences of our bodies.

Explore the exciting field of queer studies! We examine the histories, identities, and theories from LGBTQ+ communities and political movements to uncover their vital contributions to our society and culture.

This course provides opportunities to explore gender as a category of analysis in relationship to a variety of disciplinary approaches and selected topics.