BA in Women's Studies in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies explores gender through diverse academic lenses, analyzing its role across time periods while prioritizing women's experiences. This interdisciplinary program focuses on how gender intertwines with race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, and other identity factors. Graduates emerge as specialists in gender analysis, intersectional frameworks, and social justice, equipped to inspire personal and collective transformation. These competencies give our graduates a distinct advantage in today's workforce, where organizations value professionals with nuanced understanding of identity systems. Faculty mentors guide students in developing critical thinking skills, bridging divides through dialogue, and collaborating with varied populations.