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  • WMST 4675: US Women of Color

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examines in comparative perspective the social conditions that shape the experiences of Chicanas/Latinas in the U.S. Students gain an understanding of how the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality shape the lived experiences of U.S. women of color through ideological, economic, and political forces. Cross listed with AAST/CHST 4675. Prerequisite: junior standing or 6 hours of CHST or AAST or WMST coursework.
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  • WMST 4700: Fem Theory & Meth

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Surveys contemporary feminist theory and places that theory within the framework of social, literary and artistic criticism. Uses feminist theory to address questions such as nature of meaning in literary and artistic forms; construction of science; and identity of the individual as these phenomena are affected by gender construction. Prerequisite: 12 hours of women's studies or consent of instructor. (Offered once a year)
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  • WMST 4770: Gender and Film

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Investigates gender construction in mainstream, mainly contemporary Hollywood cinema. Includes readings of seminal essays in film theory and extensive viewing of films, which provide critical tools to understand how and why stereotypical images are presented, how and why the spectator is manipulated to identify with these images. Prerequisite: WMST 1080, 3500 or 3710. (Offered once a year)
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  • WMST 4775: Language & Gender

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Investigates the relationship between language use, linguistic categories, and gender categories. Examines the linguistic practices involved in the formulation, discussion, and performance of gender categories in a number of different cultures. Cross listed with ANTH 4775. Prerequisite: ANTH 1200 , 2000.
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  • WMST 4780: Hist/Women Artists

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A study of the documented influence of women artists from medieval to modern times. Cross listed with ART 4780. Prerequisite: ART 2010 or ART 2020 or 3 hours of Women's Studies courses; and WB.
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  • WMST 4830: Victorian Women

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A study of the documented influence of women artists from medieval to modern times. Cross listed with ART 4780. Prerequisite: ART 1010, 2700, 2720 or consent of instructor.
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  • WMST 4920: Women War & Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Focuses on the physical and psychological health of women and children as influenced by war. Beginning with an examination of feminist theory related to sexism, war and peace politics; the course then examines effects of living in war zones or conditions of threatened war. The socioeconomic consequences of military spending, including health care delivery problems, are evaluated. Cross listed with INST/NURS 4920. Prerequisite: upper division standing, lower division social or psychological science course. (Offered every other year)
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  • WMST 4940: Gender Women & Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Focuses on the physical and psychological health of women and children as influenced by war. Beginning with an examination of feminist theory related to sexism, war and peace politics; the course then examines effects of living in war zones or conditions of threatened war. The socioeconomic consequences of military spending, including health care delivery problems, are evaluated. Cross listed with INST/NURS 4920. Prerequisite: upper division standing, lower division social or psychological science course. (Offered every other year)
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  • WMST 4960: Wmn's Bodies/Minds

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Explores women's physiologic and psychologic development and influences of patriarchal society upon interpretation of what constitutes normalcy across the female life cycle. Historical, cultural and contemporary attitudes of the health care system and women's perspectives on menstruation, childbearing, breastfeeding and menopause will be evaluated. Cross listed with NURS 4960. Prerequisite: upper division status.
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  • WMST 4965: Senior Paper

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    The student, in consultation with the Director of Women's Studies and a faculty supervisor, identify a topic of research interest and produce a research paper of 30-40 pages in length. The paper should show evidence of original thought, familiarity with published work, and solid research skills. Prerequisite: WMST 4700.
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