St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Women's and gender studies focuses on analyzing human experiences through the lens of women and gender. This multidisciplinary area integrates insights from humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to explore institutionalized gender disparities. The field investigates potential egalitarian solutions and methods for societal transformation while examining cultural variations in gender norms and their intersection with racial and class-based inequalities. Course offerings span diverse topics including Gender in Media, Addressing Gender-Based Violence, Foundations of Feminist Thought, Practical Feminist Activism, and Intersectional Feminism from local to global perspectives.