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WOMEN IN CROSS-SOCIETAL PERSPECTIVE

GEN&WS 420
Course Description

An interdisciplinary examination of the position of women in a variety of social contexts; an analysis of the society--specific and universal social forces that determine the position of women; an investigation of the change in women's status and role worldwide and an inquiry into the causes of this change.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.45

0.97% from Historical

Completion Rate
95%

-2.61% from Historical

A Rate
35%

-7.05% from Historical

Class Size
20

-40.46% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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