Intro Women's and Gender Studies (WGST 200)

Term: 2025-2026 Winter Semester

Faculty

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Dan Hall's Contact and Student Hours Information

Preferred Contact Method: dan.hall@baycollege.edu

Office phone extension: 4034

Office: CB 210

Student Hours: Tuesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm & Wednesdays 11:00am - 1:15pm | 3:00pm – 4:45pm Eastern Time

Student Hours are normally conducted virtually per appointment; however, I will be available on Wednesdays in-person if needed

Email me, or use college booking (if applicable), to schedule a meeting

*General Student Hours are not held outside of semester date range or finals week

Description

This class introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of women's issues and gender identity in the human experience. Utilizing feminist theoretical analysis, the course will provide a general survey of the role and treatment of women in several interrelated disciplines such as psychology, sociology, history, political science, economics, and literature. The course will include discussion of women's issues dealing with the social construction of gender and the intersections of gender with race, ethnicity, and class. The course enables students to critically examine their own social experiences and identify the power relationships and gender roles that shape the lives of women and men. Meets the Social & Behavioral Science and Humanities requirements. Prerequisites: E and R.