Mission Statement
The mission of WGS is to educate students on the complex ways gender is shaped by and shapes social structures, everyday practices, conventions of representation, and the production of knowledge. WSG is distinctly intersectional and interdisciplinary, reflecting different traditions of feminist thought, their tensions, and their meeting points. We aim to translate theoretical and analytic learning to practice, broadly defined as research, art, policy, activism, everyday life and to help students develop the skills to create social change.
Program Learning Goals
Upon graduating, undergraduate Women’s Studies and Gender Studies students will be able to:
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Recognize and analyze gender, race, sexuality, and class as intersecting structures of power and identity that appear differently throughout history and around the world.
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Explain and critique major theories of and research in feminist and gender studies through a culturally responsive and intersectional lens.
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Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills through sound feminist scholarship and creative work; integrate feminist theory, practice, and reflection.
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Work effectively and collaboratively with mentors and peers in scholarship and praxis.
