This is an interdisciplinary course utilizing social science methods and approaches to examine women's roles and experiences related to a range of issues affecting women of diverse backgrounds. Students will explore the history of women's rights movements, women's roles in social movements, feminisms, and Women's Studies through a variety of topics/concepts such as: social construction of gender, systemic inequality, gender and the body, representation in media and culture, patriarchy, masculinity, health and reproductive justice, gender and violence, education, paid and unpaid labor, and family structures. Topics will be examined with an emphasis on how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality, culture, dis/ability, age, religion, etc. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4) (Cal-GETC-4)

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to a broad range of historical and contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) issues in various contexts, including bio-medical, sociological, political, racial, and sexual. Topics include the politics, policy, and governance of LGBT issues; social movements and resistance; biological and environmental impacts on identity, equity, equality, and inclusion; privilege and disadvantage; queer activism; diverse experiences of gender and sexuality; and representations in literature, art, and popular culture. Topics will be examined with an emphasis on how sexual identity and gender identity intersect with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, culture, dis/ability, age, religion, etc. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4) (Cal-GETC-4)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the psychological experiences of people, with a focus on understanding how sex and gender intersect with race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, size, ability, and other identity factors. Students will engage with a comprehensive examination of the biological, historical, social, and cultural factors that influence the lives, identities, and experiences of people with diverse backgrounds. Through an intersectional lens, the course will analyze how these factors shape personalities, behaviors, worldviews, perceptions, and self-concepts. The course will focus on a variety of topics within the broader social and cultural context, including but not limited to: gender-role stereotypes; socialization practices; biological understandings of sex; as well as issues related to health, work, violence, reproduction, and caregiving. Also listed as PSY 119. Not open to students with credit in PSY 119. (CSU) (AA/AS-4)