Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Women's and Gender Studies program explores how gender shapes identities and experiences, intersecting with race, class, and culture. The curriculum analyzes power dynamics and social change, linking feminist theories to policy-making and equity movements. Courses emphasize feminist perspectives and social justice frameworks, highlighting empowerment, civic engagement, and grassroots organizing. Students cultivate advanced analytical abilities and written communication skills while applying academic concepts to practical social challenges.