What is Women's Studies?

When you think of Women's Studies, two major concepts to consider are feminism and activism. Listed below are Webster's New World Dictionary (1990) definitions of these terms.

feminism: "the movement to win political, economic, and social equality for women"

activism: "the taking of direct action to achieve a political or social end"

What are your thoughts about feminism and activism? Do you think they are important and would you like to learn more about them? Try to answer the questions below then compare your answers to the response from the San Diego State Women's Studies Department.

I know feminism flourished and had significant support in the 1970's, but what does feminism mean today?

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What does activism mean today and how does it relate to Women's Studies?

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Although Women's Studies possesses its own theory and method, it is also "an interdiscipline" composed of many different fields such as history, psychology, and sociology to name a few. Why is that be an important part of Women's Studies?

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Home Program History Newsletter About the Program What is Women's Studies? Academics Is this degree for you? Class Schedule Master's Program Faculty Community Bread and Roses International Colloquia Internships Scholarships	When you think of Women's Studies, two major concepts to consider are feminism and activism. Listed below are Webster's New World Dictionary (1990) definitions of these terms. feminism: "the movement to win political, economic, and social equality for women" activism: "the taking of direct action to achieve a political or social end" What are your thoughts about feminism and activism? Do you think they are important and would you like to learn more about them? Try to answer the questions below then compare your answers to the response from the San Diego State Women's Studies Department. I know feminism flourished and had significant support in the 1970's, but what does feminism mean today? Type in your answer below then compare your response to the responses of some of San Diego State's Women's Studies faculty and students Compare your response to the response of the San Diego State Women's Studies Department What does activism mean today and how does it relate to Women's Studies? Type in your answer below then compare your response to the responses of some of San Diego State's Women's Studies faculty and students Compare your response to the response of the San Diego State Women's Studies Department Although Women's Studies possesses its own theory and method, it is also "an interdiscipline" composed of many different fields such as history, psychology, and sociology to name a few. Why is that be an important part of Women's Studies? Type in your answer below then compare your response to the responses of some of San Diego State's Women's Studies faculty and students Compare your response to the response of the San Diego State Women's Studies Department
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