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WGST 111 Introduction to Gender Studies

3.00

(4,0,0)

15

This course explores key ideas, theories and debates in critical studies of gender and sex, including how different disciplines construct these concepts. Disciplinary perspectives covered may include Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Geography, Indigenous Studies, Biology, Sport Studies, Literary and Law. By applying intersectionality – a foundational analytical framework in Women’s and Gender Studies – students will gain a better understanding of the interrelationship of gender with factors like race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, sexuality, class, ability, and other markers of identity or difference.

Course Notes

WGST 111 is equivalent to WMST 111. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and WMST 111.

Course Outlines

Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).

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