Women's Studies @ New Mexico State University

What is Women's Studies? WS Majors Who we are Women's Studies at NMSU (cc) photo by Metro Centric on Flickr (cc) photo by Franco Folini on Flickr (cc) photo by jimmyharris on Flickr (cc) photo by Metro Centric on Flickr An interdisciplinary field of study drawing from history, english, sociology, government, biology, etc. that explores gender roles in society. Explores and critiques social inequalities regarding gender, sex, race, sexuality, class (and more!). Emphasizes critical analysis of texts, locating women's contributions in communities throughout history. Our instruction is innovative and decentralized, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning, and to think critically and creatively in dialogue with others Major in WS Minor in WS Graduate Minor in WS Dr. Hamzeh reading from her book Pedagogies of Deveiling in April 2012 WS Core Faculty WS/Black Studies and the Office of the Provost host Donna Brazile Professor Benanti speaks at Women's History Month 2009 A journalist for 20 years, Professor Benanti teaches courses including: Women, Politics, and Media; Women and Mass Media; and Women and Immigration. Professor Mary Benanti Dr. Williams with original founding Guerrilla Girl Käthe Kollwitz in 2010 Dr. Williams teaches Sex, Gender, and the Body; Studies in Gender and Ethnicity; and Gender and Horror Dr. Laura Anh Williams Dr. Jonet with Professor Benanti at Donna Brazile's talk in 2011 The benefits of a Women's Studies degree include strong critical thinking and analytical skills developed in a student-centered environment that encourages independent thought; the experience of applying what students learn in the classroom to the world beyond through internships and service learning; and insights into questions of gender, diversity, and power central to any workplace. keep in touch! http://www.nmsu.edu/~wstudies/ join us www.facebook.com/groups/wsnmsu/ tweet us @NMSUWSP and follow us http://nmsuwsp.tumblr.com/ We offer Dr. Manal Hamzeh Dr. Hamzeh teaches courses on Feminist Research Methods, Postcolonial Feminisms, and Representing Women across Cultures. Dr. Luna and her WS 202 class participate in the Idle No More Day of Action in January 2013 Dr. Jonet teaches courses including Feminist Theory, Feminist Aesthetics, and Alternative Genders and Sexualities. Dr. M. Catherine Jonet Dr. Jennie Luna Dr. Luna teaches courses including Women, Gender, and Culture and Representing Women Across Cultures