BA in Gender and Social Justice (Honours) (Arts and Business Co-op and Regular) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

The Gender and Social Justice program educates students on social justice issues, focusing especially on gender's influence. Through this program, learners apply intersectional feminist principles to foster fair, inclusive, and sustainable communities both locally and worldwide. Whether pursuing a major, minor, or elective courses, students discover our curriculum to be current, approachable, meaningful, diverse, and unexpectedly insightful. These classes aim to foster understanding of individuals facing marginalization due to gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic status. Beyond awareness, students acquire skills to critically examine systems and cultural portrayals using intersectional feminist theory. Investigate how gender influences societal structures. Champion fairness, equity, and transformative progress. Understand gender's significant impact across all life domains. Throughout your studies, you'll build comprehensive knowledge about gender, inclusivity, equality, and justice initiatives. You'll become part of a vibrant student community actively involved in student organizations, academic departments, campus life, and local activism through groups like the Women's Centre and The Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity. The program also offers practical experience via co-op placements. Key program features Be part of an international initiative. Waterloo holds the distinction of being Canada's sole university participating in the UN's HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 program promoting gender equality. Gain valuable professional skills. Through the Honours Arts and Business program, you can opt for paid co-op positions to develop workplace competencies.