Women and Gender Studies

The studies critically examine various aspects of women's status in society, relations between the sexes, and existing perceptions of gender—both in general and with a focus on Israeli society. The curriculum includes courses on the historical, social, cultural, and political factors and processes that have influenced women's status and relations between men and women; patterns in the formation, representation, and change of sexual and gender identity; gender stereotypes; and more. Advanced courses examine how these issues are reflected in fields such as history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, literature, law, and more.