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This course critically examines issues facing women in Canadian society, such as gender inequality and discrimination, gender-based violence, reproductive health and reproductive rights, the construction of motherhood and work, and other aspects of female status in patriarchy. Students will explore the work of prominent feminist scholars, the role of feminist movements in social change, and recent social research on gender, sexuality, and intersectional theories of oppression. In this introductory course, we will also discuss gender-non-conforming identities, masculinity, and men’s issues
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 099, one of: SOCI 100, SOCI 103, or ANTH 101 is recommended
Transfer to:
UBCV GRSJ 1st (3), UNBC WMST 100 (3), TRU SOCI 1XXX (3)
Lectures with an emphasis on creative, interactive, and experiential learning, including videos, small group discussions and activities.
Gender, sexuality, and women’s studies engages students’ critical reflection on today’s social issues, developing their communication, academic research, formal writing, teamwork, planning, and presentation skills as well as creative problem-solving abilities and intercultural competencies. Students will be prepared to work in a range of community, business, and non-profit settings in such diverse areas as social work, tourism, teaching, health, cultural planning, international aid, and foreign services. Students will help meet challenges and improve equity as they work toward diverse and inclusive environments.
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Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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Burnaby, BC
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Vancouver, BC
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