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RUTH GOLDSTEIN

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Raw average: 4.88/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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36279 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Amazing, could not have asked for a more caring professor to teach a subject she is truly passionate about.
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36279 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Goldstein was a fantastic lecturer for GWS 533. The class is simple yet effective, you end up learning a lot that you can take with you broader than just topics in botany! You also get out what you put in, and that means reading the readings, which can be a lot, but are very interesting!
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36279 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Amazing prof. She was understanding and really cares about her students. She made the course so interesting and exciting to learn about. Would take another class taught by her again
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36279 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
GWS527 is a no-stress class. Ruth fosters a very caring, inclusive environment and is quite passionate about GWS issues. As long as you do the few assignments and weekly quizzes, you'll easily get an A. I got lost sometimes in the content, as there are SO many words on her slides that make them hard to follow. Overall, recommend!
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36279 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Goldstein was amazing for GWS103 made content super easy to understand and provided clear instructions for all assignments 10/10 class.
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36279 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Prof. Goldstein is very caring and fun to learn from! Her GWS 103 course is very easy, yet super interesting with plenty of opportunities to learn more (such as optional readings) if you're interested in the content. Highly recommend both the course and professor!
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Classes with RUTH GOLDSTEIN

GEN&WS 340

Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality

3 credits

GEN&WS 340 covers topics in the feminist study of LGBTQ sexualities, analyzing intersections with race, nationality, and historical context.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Ruth GoldsteinKai Pyle

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
GEN&WS 533

Special Topics in Gender and Biology

3 credits

SPECIAL TOPICS IN GENDER AND BIOLOGY examines gender and biology through critical feminist reading of scientific literature.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Ruth Goldstein

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Spring 2026GEN&WS 533Special Topics in Gender and Biology
Fall 2025GEN&WS 527The Environment of the Womb: Epigenetics and Parent/child Health
Fall 2025GEN&WS 533Special Topics in Gender and Biology
Spring 2025GEN&WS 103Gender, Women, Bodies, and Health
Spring 2025GEN&WS 682Senior Honors Thesis II
Spring 2025GEN&WS 950Seminar: Topics in Gender and Women's Studies
Fall 2024GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Fall 2024GEN&WS 527The Environment of the Womb: Epigenetics and Parent/child Health
Fall 2024GEN&WS 681Senior Honors Thesis I
Spring 2024GEN&WS 104Gender, Sexuality, and Global Health
Spring 2024GEN&WS 533Special Topics in Gender and Biology
Spring 2024GEN&WS 536Queering Sexuality Education
Fall 2023GEN&WS 103Gender, Women, Bodies, and Health
Spring 2023GEN&WS 682Senior Honors Thesis II
Fall 2022GEN&WS 681Senior Honors Thesis I
Fall 2022GEN&WS 799Independent Research at the Master's and Professional Level
Spring 2022GEN&WS 533Special Topics in Gender and Biology
Fall 2021GEN&WS 340Topics in LGBTQ Sexuality
Fall 2021GEN&WS 539Special Topics in Gender and Health

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