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Feminist
Studies is an interdisciplinary, critical exploration of how some of the most salient categories of difference —
such as, gender, race, class, sexuality, religion and nation — vary in time and place. It exposes students to the growing body of knowledge that falls under the broad rubric of 'feminism,' including feminist theory and its critics, and it seeks to revise the findings of traditional disciplines to include this new knowledge and variety of
feminist methodologies.
Students with an academic focus on feminist methodologies are well prepared to continue in a variety of fields, including social work, law, non-profit work, journalism, public policy, cultural studies, Women's Studies and traditional disciplines.
Today, expertise in women's roles, needs, and resources is valued throughout business and government. There are over 2,000 social service agencies throughout the country that deal specifically with women's needs, including women's commissions, women's health centers, crisis shelters, career counseling centers, and other public and private, non-profit, service organizations. Students having academic focus on women also can go on to do graduate work in Feminist Studies, in traditional disciplines, and in professional programs such as law, theology, and journalism.
The Feminist Studies major exists for those students whose
academic and professional career interests would best be served by a
multicultural, interdisciplinary approach. Feminist Studies students
can double major in any discipline. Paired majors with Communication, English, History,
Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, and Theatre are available.
Students who wish to emphasize the interdisciplinary
concentration on the experiences and perspectives of women also may
select Feminist Studies as a minor. Students can combine a Feminist
Studies minor with any major. This minor is recommended for students who are interested in careers in
management, personnel, education, communications, law, affirmative
action administration, and the social services.
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2007 Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture: Bonnie Thornton Dill
March 29, 2007
4:00 pm
Olin 105
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