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Oakland University's Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies prepares you to advocate for social equality. You'll gain valuable, career-ready knowledge about how gender and sexual identity influence workplaces, households, earnings, governance, and societal relationships. This gender studies program develops your ability to communicate clearly, think critically, analyze thoughtfully, and foster progressive perspectives on gender, race, culture, and socioeconomic status. Graduates with a women and gender studies degree are well-prepared for management positions across corporate, public sector, academic, and nonprofit fields. Oakland's program combines scholarly research with practical application, teaching you how gender norms shape actual organizations and individuals' lives while building skills to drive meaningful societal transformation.