Women\u27s studies is a vital, useful pursuit

Abstract

We write in response to George Will\u27s May 21 column, The sad state of women\u27s studies. Women\u27s studies is thriving at the University of Nebraska. On the Lincoln campus, a major in this field has been offered for 25 years. In Kearney, students have been able to earn a minor in women\u27s studies since 1989; a recent student conference there drew nearly 100 participants. Just 15 months after its approval at UNO, 11 students are pursuing the major in women\u27s studies.This discipline helps students answer questions and prepare for careers as no other field can. Among women\u27s studies majors at UNO are students planning careers where they\u27ll work to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Others will go into business, the public sector or graduate school

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