Background
What is Women's Studies?
Women's Studies brings together faculty, women and some men, interested in women's issues in teachings, research and service. Interdisciplinary in nature, WOST explores a wide range of issues as seen through the perspective of gender. Women's Studies can help shape a vision of women's position in society that will enable students to make a more meaningful contribution wherever their career paths and future engagements may lead. A degree in women's studies should enhance a student's effectiveness in virtually any career:
- For careers in law or social service: WOST gives insight into social practices that oppress women, such as rape, abuse and job discrimination.
- For careers in biology, medicine, nursing or other allied health professions: WOST offers an understanding of women's health needs.
- For business careers: WOST teaches students to understand the barriers and the opportunities for women seeking careers in the corporate world.
History
With the impetus of the women's movement in the 1970's and the implementation of Title VII, Women's Studies emerged as an interdisciplinary approach to acknowledge the changing and evolving roles of women. The societal, cultural, economical and political roles of women are reflected through the twenty-seven cross-listed courses. For twenty five years, students at IUPUI have pursued both minor and undergraduate degrees, and now students can finally earn a graduate degree in women's studies.
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