The Rhinoceros: A Women's Studies Finale

Authors

  • Christina Geerts Missouri State University
  • Carol L. Langer Missouri State University

Abstract

A student describes her experience in one of the first courses she takes in college, an introduction to women's studies.  The course setting was a Colorado regional comprehensive university with a student population of 5,000.  This introductory course is a survey course, and as such, covers many areas of oppression and discrimination.  The student tells her story alongside the instructor's narrative as they move together through the course, getting to know each other better.  The student relates her personal experience of difference and strength.  The instuctor relates her surprise at the final project chosen by the student and shares a thoughtful reminder of being non-judgemental.

Author Biographies

Christina Geerts, Missouri State University

MSW Candidate, School of Social Work, Missouri State University

Carol L. Langer, Missouri State University

Director, School of Social Work. Missouri State University

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Geerts, C., & Langer, C. L. (2015). The Rhinoceros: A Women’s Studies Finale. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 19(3), 51–55. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1308

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