Women’s Studies The personal is political
The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn. —Gloria Steinem
Why Women’s Studies? Because there are more women than previously realized
Women: Are 1/2 of the world’s population Are 1/2 of the world’s population Do 2/3 of the world’s work Do 2/3 of the world’s work Earn 1/10 of the world’s income Earn 1/10 of the world’s income Own 1/100 of the world’s property Own 1/100 of the world’s property
Why Women’s Studies The norm is male “All men are created equal” “All men are created equal” Doctors vs. “female” doctors Doctors vs. “female” doctors What is feminine is disparaged Make-up & emotions Make-up & emotions Motherhood Motherhood
Learning About & Unlearning Gender Socialization One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man. —Marlo Thomas One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man. —Marlo Thomas