Examine the artistic, cultural, economic, geographic, historical, literary, political, psychological and social aspects of gender and sexuality in a transnational context.
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Outstanding Faculty
Our faculty members have been leaders in the study of gender and sexuality in Canada and internationally for three decades. Our dedicated, dynamic, award-winning professors offer excellent learning environments at all levels of study.
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Flexibility
You can choose from a wide variety of course offerings every year within the general guidelines and requirements of our programs. You can choose from various academic areas and take discipline-based courses in fields such as anthropology, geography, history, literature, philosophy, political science and sociology.
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Active Student Clubs
Join the Feminist Action Club or the Undergraduate Sexuality Studies Association (USSA). It is great way to meet like-minded people and add value to your university experience. Both groups run many successful events from conferences, symposiums and art exhibits to discussion groups and fundraising.
I love Gender and Women’s Studies because it is an interdisciplinary field that involves many branches of knowledge such as sociology, psychology, history and economics. I truly enjoyed the Gender and Women’s Studies courses I have taken thus far. What I like most is studying things through a feminist lens and learning more about social constructions of gender and how gender intersects with race/ethnicity, class, age, ability, nationality and sexuality.
— Sahar Yaghoubpour
Student, Gender and Women's Studies
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Program Options
Discover our wide range of programs and find the right fit for your academic interests and career goals.
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Undergraduate Programs
It all starts here. Explore and study the issues most concerning to you and create a strong foundation for yourself as a critically educated professional.
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Certificates
For students wishing to add a gender twist to their studies or industry professionals looking to raise their qualifications.
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Graduate Programs
Take your passion for research to the next level with our top-notch graduate programs.
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