Global Women's Studies MIN
Program Purpose
The Global Women's Studies minor is structured to both celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and explore the ways structures, systems, and events affect women's lives and contribute to social inequalities. We recognize that gender and other identities have profound impacts on women's lives locally and globally. GWS students learn to effectively communicate women's accomplishments and challenges orally and in writing. The program encourages students to apply their knowledge in their own lives, to make informed choices about their own behavior and decisions, and to improve the lives of women and families and effect positive change in their individual, civic, and faith communities.
Learning Outcomes
Women and Society
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the ways different institutions (such as religion, education, media, family, government and law), issues (gender-based violence, health, representation in the media, the workplace), and factors (race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability) intersect with and affect women's lives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide contributions of women (individually and collectively) to history, culture, politics, health, sciences, religions, family, etc.
Students will read, write, and think analytically. They will conduct research using primary and secondary sources and communicate that research effectively in oral, written, and multi-media presentations.
Students will be afforded opportunities in and outside the classroom to define and cultivate their personal, civic, and spiritual stewardships.