Women’s Ethnic Studies (WEST) (BA/Minor/Certificate)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Description
The WEST major and minor- as well as their certificate programs in Native American, Latino/a, Gender & Sexuality, and Global Studies-center on the histories, experiences, and cultural expressions of women and racial or ethnic groups not only in the United States but also across the world. Their approach is intersectional in that it explores the connections among race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and other hierarchies. WEST emphasizes cultural responsiveness, critical and cross-disciplinary thinking, creative and innovative teaching, community engagement, and local and global awareness. They aim to create an equitable and sustainable word by analyzing structural inequality from historical and cultural perspectives and explore practical strategies for change.