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| Women's
Studies/Gender Studies
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course approaches issues of gender, sex role stereotyping and
the shifting roles of women and men in society by examining
patterns that profoundly affect the tone and fabric of our culture.
The reading consists of powerful short works, psychological
and sociological studies, analyzing media and both historical
&biographical works. Student papers examine gender issues
in relation to the readings as well as student's own lives.
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| Women's
History Assembly:
Students host Women's History Week in March
by preparing art work, helping plan the assembly program,
and hosting the guest speaker at assembly and reception. Past
guest speakers include Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, Alice
Walker, Amy Tan, and Sally Ride. |
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