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THEORIZING INTERSECTIONALITY

GEN&WS 547
Course Description

Critically examines important issues, questions, and debates regarding intersectionality or the notion that race, gender, and sexuality, and other terrains of difference gain meaning from each other. Materials include texts, films, and other multimedia resources drawn from an array of disciplines including sociology, critical race theory, history, political theory, and cultural studies.

Prerequisties

AFROAMER/GEN&WS 333 , GEN&WS 441 , GEN&WS 445 , GEN&WS 446 , GEN&WS 449 , GEN&WS 546 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.08

-10.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
83.33%

-10.35% from Historical

A Rate
50%

4.41% from Historical

Class Size
6

-57.75% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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