student learning outcomes

Students who minor in women's studies will be able to:

• understand the role gender plays in a diversity of cultures

• understand the role of gender in relationships among the economic, social, political, environmental, and symbolic systems of societies

• analyze gender differences and commonalities across cultures

• demonstrate the importance of sensitivity, respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity

• compare and contrast gender behaviors in different cultural contexts

• compare and contrast traditional and feminist assumptions made about women

• develop strategies for reducing prejudice and stereotyping of women