GSJ 222 - Gender Issues

Drawing on a range of disciplines, students will be introduced to different conceptions of gender, with an emphasis on feminist, queer, and trans perspectives. Students will explore questions about how categories of gender and sex are shaped within various historical and geographic contexts through interactions with systems such as the law, health care, science, and the family. This exploration will help students identify how some gender expressions or identities have been given more social influence than others. Students will gain a foundation in methods in philosophy and in gender studies, including reading, writing, and discussion skills. In addition, students will gain an appreciation for diverse modes of gender expression.