"To offer a more complete picture of Women's Studies graduates from American colleges and universities, we set out to answer the question, 'What do you do with a Women's Studies major?' We wanted to learn more about the backgrounds of undergraduates drawn to Women's Studies and what people have dones since graduation. We also wanted to assess the impact of Women's Studies on graduates' lives -- both personally and professionally. Finally, we were curious about what advice they might offer today's students (and potential students), faculty, and administrators. From the beginning, we agreed that the gradutes were the experts and it was their voices we wanted readers to hear."
Drawing on the experiences of 89 Women's Studies graduates from across the United States, we debunk the myths and stereotypes about the discipline, provide encouragement for undergraduates considering the major, and offer advice for faculty and adminstrators as well as students.
Here is the Table of Contents:
- The Study and the Graduates: An Overview
- Laying the Foundation for Life
- From Aviator to Union Organizer -- a Potpourri of Occupations
- Health, Social, and Human Services
- Education and Library Services
- Law and Government
- Advice from the Experienced
- What We Learned from the First Generation
This book has been used in introductory Women's Studies courses and "field experience" courses. It is an ideal reference book for high school libraries and for university career and placement centers. Select here for ordering information.
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