Diversity in Families

The purpose of this study was to explore women students' experiences and reactions to a core Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) class cross-listed with Women's Studies (WS). Using 6 focus groups with 22 women, we found that the course increased awareness of gender (Theme A) but was limited partially because of patriarchical beliefs, evidenced by acceptance of sexism (Theme B) and men as central (Theme C). The beliefs were manifested in how students interacted with course material, which was predominately through rejection of the course (Theme D). Using skill theory framework, we explain our findings through the interplay of the environment and students' cognitive skills. Implications for HDFS/Women's Studies cross-listed courses are discussed.

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“The Glass Ceiling Is Kind of a Bummer”: Women’s Reflections on a Gender Development Course

Sharp

SoRelle-Miner

Bermúdez

et al. 2008

Family Relations

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Building Constructivist, Contextual, and Dynamic Foundations to Further Students' Understanding of Families and Poverty

Roy¹

2003

Journal of Teaching in Marriage & Family

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Family Diversity in the Classroom

Umaña‐Taylor¹,

Wiley²

2004

Journal of Teaching in Marriage & Family

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Diversity in Families

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“The Glass Ceiling Is Kind of a Bummer”: Women’s Reflections on a Gender Development Course

“The Glass Ceiling Is Kind of a Bummer”: Women’s Reflections on a Gender Development Course

Building Constructivist, Contextual, and Dynamic Foundations to Further Students' Understanding of Families and Poverty

Family Diversity in the Classroom

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