Spring 2026
GWS 131 001 - LEC 001
Gender and Science
Barbara A Barnes
Class #:32773
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Gender and Womens Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
4
Enrolled: 31
Waitlisted: 4
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 5
Open Reserved Seats:
4 reserved for Gender & Women's Studies Majors
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Barbara A Barnes
Other classes by Barbara A Barnes
Course Catalog Description
Examines historical and contemporary scientific studies of gender, sexuality, class, nation, and race from late 18th century racial and gender classifications through the heyday of eugenics to today's genomics. Explores the embedding of the scientific study of gender and sexuality and race in different political, economic, and social contexts. Considers different theories for the historical underrepresentation of women and minorities in science, as well as potential solutions. Introduces students to feminist science studies, and discusses technologies of production, reproduction, and destruction that draw on as well as remake gender locally and globally.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
4 reserved for Gender & Women's Studies Majors
Terms in Attendance:
Undergraduate Classifications Information
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None