IDS 3311 - Feminism and Women’s Lives in the 21st Century

What is feminism and why do we still need it in the 21st century?  This course will examine this question with particular emphasis on the issues that affect women in their day-to-day lives.  This course will analyze the experiences and issues of women of diverse class, race, and ethnic backgrounds.  Topics include working conditions, wage equity, the intersection of race and gender, the politics of the body, work/family balance, and the economics of motherhood.
Formerly IDS 2211
McDaniel Plan: Multicultural