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Examine the forces that influence daily life through the lens of gender in modern society. Our curriculum helps cultivate an analytical viewpoint considering elements like biological sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial background, socioeconomic status, and physical ability. You may discover your perspectives shifting as you employ these frameworks across academic disciplines and personal experiences. Our program showcases the growing scope of feminist scholarship, covering areas from gender theory and LGBTQ+ studies to health policy, legal matters, philosophical inquiry, gender-based violence, workplace equality, and artistic expression by women.
The Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Department was formally created at The University of Western Ontario in July 2006. Originating as the Women's Studies program in 1987, it now operates as an interdisciplinary department spanning both Arts and Humanities and Social Science faculties. Students can pursue diverse degree options while benefiting from visiting scholar programs, an acclaimed lecture series, academic seminars, yearly symposiums, and scholarly works. The department also maintains an engaged Women's Studies Student Association.