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Examine how gender influences our lives, societal structures, and cultural norms.
Gain insight into the scholarly perspectives on empowerment and societal transformation through UMass Boston's Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BA program. Delve into the evolving narratives, varied perspectives, and pressing concerns related to gender, sexuality, and women's rights while building expertise in intersectional analysis, equity frameworks, and feminist scholarship.
Through this program, you will:
Acquire a thorough grasp of the historical, cultural, and political forces that influence women's lived experiences, enhancing your critical analysis capabilities
Investigate how gender intersects with sexuality, race, socioeconomic status, and other identity markers to better comprehend systemic power structures and equity challenges
Hone your ability to communicate persuasively, advocate effectively, and lead initiatives that drive progress toward gender equality and societal transformation
Professional Pathways
Collaborate with institutions or public sector organizations to develop inclusive policies that advance gender parity and diversity. Oversee initiatives supporting women's advancement within nonprofit organizations. Alternatively, cover gender-related developments, feminist movements, and equity issues as a journalist or content creator. These represent just some of the career directions available.
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)