Women's Studies
Students of Jenn Brandt's WMS 150 class use their newfound knowledge to analyze images of gender in the media.
The discipline of Women's Studies has a vision of a world free from sexism. By necessity, freedom from sexism must include a commitment to freedom from national chauvinism; class, ethnic, racial, and heterosexual bias; economic exploitation; religious persecution; ageism; and ableism. Women's studies seeks to identify, understand, and challenge ideologies and institutions that knowingly or unknowingly oppress and exploit others, or deny fundamental human rights. Thus, women's studies envision a world in which all persons can develop their fullest potential.
Women's studies use feminist and interdisciplinary methods to teach, conduct research, and expand existing bodies of knowledge. Critical thinking, the production of theory, and the assumption of community and global responsibility are integral to these methods. We are committed to deliberative processes that promote open expression and collaboration. Understanding the interrelationship between the personal and political, we support and promote feminist teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, and professional and community service.
New Advanced Courses Spring 2012
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ISSUES: AFRICA
Professor Bola Akanji
WMS 325
TTh 12:30-1:45PM
THE DIVA
Professor Brett Rutherford
WMS 350
Kingston, M 2:00-4:45PM
This course focuses on the evolving persona of The Diva, from Sarah Bernhardt to Madonna, and explores how these accomplished women artists used their status as privileged outsiders to break new ground for women. Divas defy social and sexual norms and inspire women to aspire to a full-lived life. This course will focus on a select group of 19th- and 20th-century Divas, in their own words and those of their biographers, placing them in the context of the theater, music and literature of their times, and against the tumultuous politics and wars between post-Napoleonic Europe and present-day America. These figures, and texts, will be read against the concurrent struggles for women’s equality and human rights.
GENDER, WOMEN, AND AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Professor Bola Akanji
WMS 350/AAF 300
Providence CCE, W 4:00-6:45
WOMEN IN CHINA
Professor Yurong Jolicoeur
WMS 350 (Blended)
Section 0203 Providence CCE, M 1-2:15PM
Section 0204 Kingston T 2-3:15PM
TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: GENDER, POLITICS, AND THE MEDIA
Professor Jeff Bachman
PSC 312 Sec 0003
Pastore 219, MWF 9:00-9:50AM
Exploration of the effects of the mass media on women politicians and women's issues.
POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR: INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS
Professor Jeff Bachman
PSC 481 Sec 0001
Washburn 112, MWF 11:00-11:50AM
Intensive study of the structure, process and role of international tribunals such as the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court.
POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR: ENFORCING HUMAN RIGHTS
Professor Jeff Bachman
PSC 481 Sec 0001
Washburn 112, MW 2:00-3:15PM
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Please check out the 2011 Spring Semester edition of the WMS Newsletter
Click to view AAUW Fellowships and Grants
Community, Equity and Diversity at URI
NEW! Check out our freshly digitized scrapbook from 1998 to 2008!
...and our scrapbook from 2009 to present!
Recent celebration for WMS Graduates and Honor Society inductees, hosted by Jenn Brandt, Jody Lisberger (far left) and Bola Akanji (far right)
May 3rd, 2011: Gov. Lincoln Chafee Roundtable with WMS 400 Capstone Class (Critical Issues in Feminst Scholarship). Exploring Global Women's Issues and Theories: How and What Can Rhode Island Learn From Global Women's Movements?
Students and part-time faculty member, Jenn Brandt, gather with Jean Kilbourne on April 6th to hear her talk about women and advertising images.
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser walk. WMS won the raffle. From L to R: Eva Jones, Jenn Brandt, Jill Rounds, Jody Lisberger, and Bola Akanji.
Carolyn Mark, President of RI NOW, meets with WMS 400 students April 12, 2011.
WMS Director and Assistant Professor, Jody Lisberger, receiving her award for Faculty Excellence in Leadership and Service at the Diversity Awards dinner.
Congrats Jody!
