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GWS 101Gen EdUnderstanding the Individual and Society

Gender in Everyday Life

Gender and Women's Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.66
Easiness
1.80
Total regs
1,059

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.66
A
49.6%
496
B
20.1%
201
C
9.7%
97
D
3.5%
35
F
10.5%
105
W
6.6%
66
A–F + W
1,000
Other outcomes
59
All registrations
1,059

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.66
Easiness
1.80
C or better
85.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
88.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
1,000
A–F and W outcomes

GWS 101 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Brier, Jennifer
3.11
RMP
3.8
13 reviews
Graded
91
Total regs
95
#2
Ash, Jennifer Scism
3.00
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About This Class

An interdisciplinary introduction to GWS that draws on the humanities and social sciences. Emphasizes intersections of gender, race, sexuality, class, and nation. Addresses historical and contemporary debates, focusing primarily on U.S. concerns. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. UIC GE Individual and Society course, and UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
5.0
3 reviews
Graded
237
Total regs
251
#3
Williamson, Terrion Lashon
2.83
RMP
3.5
2 reviews
Graded
80
Total regs
84
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Brier, Jennifer
    3.11
    3.8 (13)
    91
    95
  • 2
    Ash, Jennifer Scism
    3.00
    5.0 (3)
    237
    251
  • 3
    Williamson, Terrion Lashon
    2.83
    3.5 (2)
    80
    84
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