Gender Studies
Intense study of a complex construct.
The Gender Studies minor provides ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps with the opportunity to learn about the impacts of and variation in gender through a multidisciplinary encounter. Although this minor builds on the university’s special history of empowering women, this is not a women’s studies minor; this minor offers an engendered program of learning and promotes a socially responsible and aware approach to all gendered social interaction through academics and service learning. Though an appreciation of gender differences, roles and historic interactions in a variety of contexts, ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps enhance their ability to function in the workplace and at home.The Gender Studies minor provides ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps with the opportunity to learn about the impacts of and variation in gender through a multidisciplinary encounter. Although this minor builds on the university’s special history of empowering women, this is not a women’s studies minor; this minor offers an engendered program of learning and promotes a socially responsible and aware approach to all gendered social interaction through academics and service learning. Though an appreciation of gender differences, roles and historic interactions in a variety of contexts, ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps enhance their ability to function in the workplace and at home.
Fast Facts
- This minor approaches gender from an interdisciplinary viewpoint, focusing on issues such as the negotiation of power, creation of personal identities, and social reproduction across time and space
- The minor draws on faculty from multiple disciplines, allowing you to learn from a diverse faculty who are engaged in their own research
- The field of gender studies continues to gain popularity across university campuses because those with a better understanding of the complexities of gender are well-rounded citizens and more marketable.
- Students work closely with faculty, which ensures individualized attention
- Enjoy the camaraderie of a small cohort of like-minded people
- Put into practice research skills in an applied manner with the chance to conduct original research and attend regional and national conferences.
- Individuals with such a minor find employment in a variety of occupations within governmental and non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the helping professions.
Dr. Ruth Jolie (far right) and two ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapps meet with renowned gender scholar Dr. Louise Lamphere (second from left). Dr. Lamphere is most well known for her work on feminist anthropology and issues of gender equity. As a former president for the American Anthropological Association, anthropology’s largest professional association, she pushed for more feminist research to be conducted by anthropologists. Because of her influence, feminist anthropology is a lively and important part of anthropology today.
- ANTH 125: Introduction to Gender Studies (3 credits)
- PSYC 265: Psychology of Gender (3 credits)
- ANTH 346: Anthropology of Gender (3 credits)
- ANTH 349: Anthropology of the Family (3 credits)
- CRJS 335 Seminar: Women in Crime (3 credits)
- ENG 374: Women and Literature (3 credits)
- FREN 135 Topics in French Literature: Gender (3 credits)
- FREN 305 Seminar: Gender (3 credits)
- HIS 280: Gendering World History I (3 credits)
- HIS 281: Gendering World History II (3 credits)
- HIS 283: Sex in Modern History (3 credits)
- POLI 363: Politics and Gender (3 credits)
- PSYC 234: Relationship Psychology (3 credits)
- PUBH 300: Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 credits)
- RLST 255: Religious Perspectives on Human Relationships (3 credits)
- RLST 270: Women in Scripture (3 credits)
- SOC 204: Diversity in Society (3 credits)
- SPAN 305: Women in Hispanic Civilization (3 credits)
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William Meyer, Ph.D.
Program Director, Gender Studies
Office: Zurn 66A