WOMEN'S STUDIES CONCENTRATION

Intro to the Study of Women and Men in Society	EWS	145	(4)
U.S. Women in Contemporary Global Context	EWS	380	(4)
Ethnic Women	EWS	390	(4)
Feminist Theory and Practice	EWS	440	(4)
TAKE EWS 420 as a core course

EWS 145 Introduction to the Study of Women and Men in Society (4) Introduction to fundamental principles explaining reasons for the widely different roles women and men play in societies throughout the world. Includes introduction to concepts and terms such as sexism, sex vs. gender, and female/male roles in society. 4 lecture discussions.

EWS 380 U.S. Women in Contemporary Global Context (4) Examination of how individual ethnic and national cultures, economics, religion, and public policies generate issues that are particularly important to women. Seminar format; may be repeated as issues and topics vary. 2 two-hour seminars. Prerequisite: EWS 145 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit only when ethnic group differs.

EWS 390 Ethnic Women (4) Issues concerning women in four ethnic communities, with focus on African American, Asian Pacific American, Native American, and Chicanas/Latinas. Examination of roles and status within community context. Particular attention is paid to the intersection of ethnicity, race, class, sexual orientation and gender. 4 lecture discussions. Prerequisite: EWS 140 or EWS 145 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit only when ethnic group differs.

EWS 440 Feminist Theory and Practice (4) Examination of traditional theories and their explanation for gender inequality. Focus on alternative critiques by contemporary feminist, womenist and mujerista scholars regarding female status, roles and relationships. 2 two-hour seminars. Prerequisite: EWS 145 or permission of instructor.