The Gilded Age and 20th century; the development of modern industrial America to world power status. MnTC Goal 5.

This course traces the popular representations of diverse sexual and gender identities in a global context. We will explore the cultural constructions of sexuality and gender in mainstream, independent, and feminist film, television, print media, fashion, music and material culture from the perspective of the local and global through the lenses of their cultural, social, political, and ideological functions. Our emphasis will be on contemporary popular cultures in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe through theories of sexuality, gender, race, and the workings of power in global culture industries. Course fulfills Arts and Humanities Area requirement in WGS major or restricted elective in WGS major or minor. MnTC Goal 6 and 8.

Examines such problems as poverty crime, urban problems, family problems, environmental problems, and war and terrorism. MnTC Goal 5.

Women's experiences in the family, work, religion, reform, and the women's rights and feminist movements; seeks to understand women's issues in historical perspective.

Social and economic conditions affecting political institutions in the developing counties. The Third World in international relations and the political economy of development. MnTC Goal 8.