Gender and Sexuality Studies
Minor in
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Examine the ways in which gender and sexuality inform and shape our human experiences with a gender and sexuality studies minor at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. Because all aspects of our lives are impacted by the ways in which we assign meaning to gender and sexuality – communications, families, politics, education, religion, work – gaining an understanding of how gendered identity and meaning are produced and reproduced, institutionalized, resisted, changed and enacted is important for everyone.
As a gender and sexuality studies minor at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
you might take:
Discover the many ways that gender shapes – visibly and invisibly – our everyday lives. (SOAN 205)
Gender and Society
Discover the many ways that gender shapes – visibly and invisibly – our everyday lives. (SOAN 205)
Examination of the depictions of women and roles that women play in selected religious traditions. (GENS 342)
Women in Religion
Examination of the depictions of women and roles that women play in selected religious traditions. (GENS 342)
The interdependence of gender, communication and culture including ways concepts of gender are created and affirmed or challenged by communication. (GENS 332)
Gendered Communication
The interdependence of gender, communication and culture including ways concepts of gender are created and affirmed or challenged by communication. (GENS 332)
Beyond the classroom
Join student clubs
Join student clubs
Remain actively engaged on campus through several student organizations that focus on issues related to gender and sexuality. Check out Students Advocating for Gender Equity (SAGE) and ÃÛѨÊÓƵ United in Pride (LUP).
Complete an internship
Complete an internship
Learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom! Gender studies internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and help you to further develop your professional skills.
Connect with the AAUW
Connect with the AAUW
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is proud to be a partner with the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Learn more about the ways in which this partnership benefits students.
The interdisciplinary advantage
Learn to examine and understand gender and sexuality from a wide range of perspectives through the gender studies curriculum that spans across multiple areas of study.
Connect with faculty in diverse disciplines.
Sharon Bailey Glasco, Ph.D., professor of English
Tania Carrasquillo Hernández, Ph.D, associate professor of global languages and cultural studies
Hillary Crane, Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology
Virlena Crosley, D.B.A., associate professor of business
Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt, Ph.D., professor of English and program coordinator
David Fiordalis, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies
Dawn Nowacki, Ph.D., professor of political science
Amy Orr, Ph.D., professor of sociology
John Sagers, Ph.D., professor of history
Sonia Ticas, Ph.D., professor of global languages and cultural studies
Yanna Weisberg, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology
Jennifer Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies
Meet our gender and sexuality studies alumni
Life After ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
The Benefits of a Gender Studies Minor
“I feel very lucky to have been in the gender studies program at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. It was challenging and plain enjoyable, and it has served me so well in life as well as my work as a public defender.”
Reflecting On My ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Studies
"My experiences in ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s language programs truly opened up the world for me through study abroad and the Fulbright grant. They continue to encourage me to seek out mutual understanding and global citizenship in my personal and professional life to this day."
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