Women's Studies and Gender Studies

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Women’s Studies and Gender Studies at STU

Women's Studies and Gender Studies looks at the intersections among racism, homophobia, sexism, classism, ableism, and other types of discrimination and how they have affected the social positions of individuals. It is an interdisciplinary program that draws on courses from Sociology, Criminology, Human Rights, Anthropology, and Psychology to provide a well-rounded study of gender and sexuality.

 

The program emphasizes an intersectional perspective, which means students learn to analyze various forms of power differentials. This enables them to address the social inequities present in society and work toward dismantling them.  

What sets STU’s Women’s Studies and Gender Studies Program Apart?

• Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate. 
  

• The program offers interdisciplinary flexibility, which means students can design their degree based on their interests. 
   
• Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.  
   
• Cross-listed courses offer insight into topics and social issues like diversity, social development, humanity, and social justice.  
   
• Students benefit from faculty expertise in the construction of sexuality knowledge, social problems, queer/trans theories, men and masculinities, globalization and gender, the sociology of gender, and more. 

Where the Study of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies can Take You

Women’s Studies and Gender Studies provides students with skills in research, communication, critical thinking, interpersonal relations, and problem solving. It prepares them to understand different points of view and analyze situations involving sexism, racism, homophobia, colonialism, and other forms of oppression.  

 

This prepares graduates for meaningful careers in fields like:

 

• Government
• Community Organizations
• Education
• Mental Health and Counselling
• Public Relations
• Law
• Social Work