WS 104

Gender and Social Justice

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Considers the way gender (i.e., our idea of what it is to be a "real" woman or man) is constructed across class, race/ethnicity, sexualities, (dis)ability, age and geographical location. Examines diverse spaces of human experience including popular culture, language and work. Also focuses on ways in which feminist activism has empowered individuals to fight for social justice.

Note: Not open to fourth-year students without permission of the department.

Undergraduate course in Women's Studies offered by the Department of Women's Studies in the Faculty of Humanities.