The B.A. in Gender Studies at Shorelight University of Utah offers you a critical lens through which to explore the complex interplay of gender with social, cultural, economic, and political forces. This programme is designed for students eager to understand how power dynamics are shaped by and shape gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and other identities. You will delve into foundational concepts within feminist and queer thought, preparing you to analyse contemporary issues and contribute to social justice movements. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic grounding in a field vital for understanding our world.
You will engage with a dynamic curriculum that includes courses on LGBTQ+ studies, feminist theories, queer representation in media, and reproductive justice, studied on campus full-time over four years. Through intermediate and advanced topics such as social justice facilitation and race, gender, and incarceration, you will develop analytical and practical skills. The programme encourages community-engaged research and offers opportunities to explore diverse perspectives, from gender and colonialism to masculinities and women of color feminisms. You will graduate prepared for careers in advocacy, policy, education, and research, equipped to drive meaningful change.