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CONTEMPORARY FEMINIST THEORIES

GEN&WS 441
Course Description

Contemporary theoretical positions and debates about feminisms in the humanities and social sciences.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.43

0.14% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.3%

-0.35% from Historical

A Rate
55.56%

43.42% from Historical

Class Size
27

-14.74% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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