Schedule of Classes

Identification and examination of social and cultural conflicts through the lens of gender, and comparison of such conflicts across cultures, regions, and historical periods.

Empirical study of similarities and differences between the sexes from biological, psychological, anthropological, sociological, and gerontological perspectives. Focused on evolution, methodological approaches, and current research.

Theoretical approaches to women's history; evidence for the daily life, legal status, and religion of ancient Greek and Roman women; the female in literature and art.

Theories of feminism; historical, social and cultural perspectives of the women's movement in America, Europe, and in developing countries; men's roles in the feminist movement.

An introduction to Italian Renaissance art with emphasis on the role of gender and sexuality in the creation of "masterpieces."

A combination of internships in the community and an intensive seminar on the relationship of the students in the academic community with the larger urban community of which it is a part.

An examination of the role women have played in world politics focusing on issues of war and peace, the environment and the global economy.

An investigation into the ways in which gender has structured Jewish religious, social, political, and intellectual life from the Biblical period through the present.

Examination of violence, identity, law, religion, nationalism, development, caste, kinship, gender, and the South Asian diaspora.

Focuses on issues of race, gender, and sexuality in American art of the last three decades. Recommended preparation: AHIS 121.

Changing family patterns; personality development; family unity, predicting success in marriage; the family in transition; crises such as economic changes, death, divorce; family reorganization.

Introduction to works of major women writers from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in their literary, social, and cultural contexts.

An evaluation of the ways in which different ideologies, institutions, and policies contribute to differences in political power between men and women.

Major figures and their role in French society and contribution to literature. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Analysis of the most effective strategies and techniques for reducing prejudice against racial/ ethnic minorities, women, gays and lesbians, and others subjected to stigma.

Interdisciplinary examination of social, personal meanings of masculinity; variety of male experience by social class, race, sexuality, and age; emerging masculinities of the future.

Issues of gender in communication, including: media representations of femininity and masculinity; and gender's role in communication at the interpersonal, public, and cultural levels.

Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with an emphasis on the development of feminist media theory.

Women today in the labor force, in politics, and in the family. Past and contemporary attempts to expand the position of women in society.

How various developmental theories analyze the role of women as producers and how Third World women are increasing their role in development.

Examination of the effect of gender stratification in media industries upon the cultural products they create, especially gender and gender/race role portrayals.

English poetry, plays, novels, and discursive prose by and about women from 1375 to 1800.

Representations of women and gender relations in contemporary literature and mass culture, using the tools of feminist, literary and political theory.

Independent research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Study of a selected problem, period, or theme through interdisciplinary approaches.

An examination of gender and culture in world society. Feminist perspectives on and critiques of varioius approaches to international relations theories.

Topically-focused readings in the comparative history of women and gender in Europe and the Americas before 1800. Open only to graduate students.

Women and immigration, employment, and household and family relations in the context of the global economy; women's social and political movements in diverse cultural contexts.

History of feminist theory and major perspectives of current feminist theory: liberal feminism, socialist/Marxist feminism, radical feminism, psychological feminism, spiritual feminism, and ecological feminism.

Interdisciplinary cross-cultural, historical, psychological, sociological, and contemporary political perspectives on female and male homosexual eroticism, and the emergence of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender identities.

Research leading to the master's degree in cognate fields. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.