WGS 3110 - Global Gender Issues and Social Justice

Credits: 4

This course provides a global perspective on gender and social justice issues. Students will learn to critically examine patterns of continuity and change in different parts of the world, as well as similarities and differences among women, men, and gender non-conforming individuals, across cultures and contexts. The course is structured to provide students with knowledge and analytical tools to understand the specific historical, political, and socioeconomic conditions that shape femininities, masculinities, as well as gender roles, relationships, and struggles. Students will also explore the ways in which activists on the ground seek to promote social justice. Topics include disparities in power and resources between the Global North and the Global South, gender-based violence, globalization, militarization, and human trafficking.

Fulfills: SOSC and D in LS Core.