Gender and Power: Introduction to Gender Studies (GW 101, 4 credits)

June 30 - July 31, 2026 | Tuesday - Friday | 1:30 - 4:35 p.m.
Tisch 301 | Professor Tammy Owens

Why take this course?

• See how gender shapes the world around you. Understand how race, class, gender, and sexuality intersect in politics, culture, media, and law.
• Debate what feminism means and what feminist action looks like today.
• Decode how power works.
• Build skills that translate across careers.
• Fulfills the Humanistic Inquiry requirement.

Welcoming new affiliated faculty member Kate Grover in fall 2026

Kate Grover is a visiting assistant professor in American studies whose work centers on feminist theory, gender studies, popular music, and American culture, and she will be offering Gender Studies 101 in the fall. She earned her Ph.D. in American studies, with a concentration in women’s and gender studies, from the University of Texas at Austin. Her teaching and research explore gender, identity, activism, and representation in media and popular culture. 

Read Kate's full bio