Why Gender
Studies?
School
of General Studies
The
University of Texas at Dallas |
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For your intellectual growth and curiosity:
*You will
encounter ideologies that have been used to explain women's and men's natures, roles, and
societal functions.
*You will be
exposed to new scholarship, to feminist theory, and to critiques of feminism.
*Your coursework in
Gender Studies will revise and redefine scholarship in the traditional academic
disciplines.
For your personal growth:
*You will
encounter a rich and flexible liberal arts education which integrates knowledge across
traditional academic boundaries.
*You will
enhance your awareness of the subliminal messages you receive about gender in the media,
in everyday conversation, in your personal relationships, and in social and educational
institutions.
For your career:
*You will
receive useful preparation for training in the professions: education, law, health
sciences, social work, policy studies, or management.
*You will
enhance your opportunities to pursue postgraduate training in the social sciences and the
humanities.
*You will
be well-prepared for for employment in management, human resources, public service, and
sales.
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