Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies and Gender Studies

Students explore the idea that identity is constructed through interplay of individuals and social groups and institutions - the family, peers, cultural and religious groups, the media, etc. Courses enable them to learn about the dynamic nature of gender roles and norms, sexism, and power relations.

A range of gender equity issues are now recognized as public policy issues, including gender-based violence, bullying, and workplace equity. Whether the focus is social justice, gender studies, or world cultures, the core issues include the social construction of identity, the nature and impact of power relations and diversity, and the role of personal engagement and social action.

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.