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GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND THE MEDIA

COMARTS/GEN&WS 418
Course Description

Examines images of gender and sexuality in the media, with a focus on contemporary media in the U.S. Using theories from cultural studies, film and media studies, gender studies, and communication explore different processes and practices of gender and sexuality. Look at the way that gender and sexuality are constructed through social, cultural, and economic forces, and the way that these identities intersect with other social identities such as race, ethnicity, and class. Consider the way that media impact our understanding of feminism and post-feminism, violence, celebrity, consumer culture, subcultures and activism.

Prerequisties

GEN&WS 101 , GEN&WS 102 , GEN&WS 103 , GEN&WS/SOC 200 , COMARTS 250 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

2.63% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.31%

-4.11% from Historical

A Rate
76.92%

74.71% from Historical

Class Size
13

-61.19% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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