WMST 450: Current Topics in Women and Gender Studies

WMST 450-004: Gender/Culture/Health in US
(Spring 2017)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R

Music Theater Building 1002

Section Information for Spring 2017

This seminar course examines issues related to gender, culture, and health in the United States from a variety of interdisciplinary (e.g, psychological, public health, sociological) perspectives. Much of our work will focus on health as it pertains to cis-gender women in the U.S., though we will have (and will capitalize upon!) multiple opportunities to relate the readings and content to the experiences of trans-women, as well as individuals representing other identities. Course content will be framed to emphasize the interplay between cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political factors associated with health, along with methodological issues in research on health. Although we will cover health issues broadly, we will also apply these frameworks to understanding the roles of gender, sex, and culture in several specific health-related domains including reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS, and intimate partner violence. Because we only have 14 weeks (!) to address this enormous content area, some topics will not be covered in depth and some may not be covered at all (apologies in advance!). As such, the final assignment included in the course is designed to encourage students to examine (relevant) topics of interest that may not be touched upon through lecture, discussions, and readings

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Studies selected topics central to contemporary women and gender studies. Includes topics such as women and violence, women and international development, women's myth and ritual, LGBTQ topics, the history and politics of sexuality, disability, transnational issues and religion. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 18 credits.
Specialized Designation: Mason Impact., Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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