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Gender Studies (GW)

Gender studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that draws on feminist, gender, and queer theories and scholarship to analyze the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of women, men, non-binary and intersexed people and systems of gender relations in various cultural settings and time periods. The gender studies major is a multidisciplinary program that involves students in the exploration of topics such as the social construction and role of gender within various societies, women's historical and contemporary experiences, and multiple social identities. Completion of the major strengthens students' preparation for further work in fields including gender studies, women's studies, law, public and international affairs, social sciences, the humanities, communications, and the arts. Through the major, students also gain a foundation for understanding the social, intellectual, and political forces that shape their personal and professional lives. The major leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

careerRecommended courses for a prospective major

Fall 2024

Select from:

GW 101     Introduction to Gender Studies

ES 225      Human Rights and Development

EN 237     Postcolonial Literature

 

Gender Studies Department site

3rd Floor, Ladd Hall
518-580-5240