Women’s and gender studies involves listening and discerning in order to transform. A commitment to individual responsibility, social engagement and activism is central to this discipline.

Our students develop insights and skills that foster positive change in:

• Relationships
• Families
• Organizations
• Institutions
• Communities

Students will:

• Understand the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ableness and class in defining self and worldview
• Replace subordination/domination and dependence/exploitation with feminist awareness and critique, which makes underlying assumptions conscious
• Move from being objects of study to being subjects with a voice of your own
• Examine what women have done, are doing and will do
• Seek a link between voice, empowerment, self-esteem and critical thinking