WS 101 — Introduction to Women's Studies
Introductory course to the interdisciplinary field of Women's Studies, to feminism, and to the issues raised by a focus on the lives of women. Special attention will be given to the areas of work, family, sexuality, body image, gender socialization, violence against women, social and economic relations, and theories about women's oppression, authority, and power. Class discussion is central in relating readings and lectures to students' everyday lives. Participation in a weekly discussion group is required.