Shifting Perspectives, Changing Lives
Gender, Sexuality, Women Studies is an interdisciplinary study that fosters understandings of equality, activism, equity and social justice. It is the study of relationships of power in the lives of communities. Learn about the social construction of our gender and sexual identities, historically, culturally and socially as well as the transnational connection of all communities.
In the classroom
ܰGSWScourses offer students atransformative experiencethrough the analysis of constructions and intersections of gender, race, class, age, ability and sexuality. Learn to develop practical, theoretical, organizational and communicative skills that will help you think, research, and write critically and creatively aboutthe world we live in.
Related Programs
ܼŲͼ offers flexible programs that give you the chance to explore your passion for Gender, Sexuality, Women's Studies.
- Arts and Science Studies Diploma
- Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
- Associate of Science Degree in General Science
- University Transfer
Program or individual courses
You can take Gender Studies courses within one of our 2-yearprogramsor as individual courses within ouruniversity transfer program. If you plan to take individual courses at ܼŲͼ, when you apply online, you will select University Transfer as your program option.
"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman."
― Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex
Social Sciences faculty
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Contact information
School of Arts & Science
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Peter Ove |Social Sciences Chair
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