The Studies in Women and Gender (BA) at VIU International offers you a critical lens through which to explore how gender shapes power dynamics across society. This interdisciplinary undergraduate degree delves into the construction and maintenance of gender through cultural production, institutions, and ideologies, grounded in feminist theory and participatory learning. You will develop strategic thinking and social critique skills, becoming an essential ally in understanding complex social issues. This programme is ideal for students eager to critically examine societal structures and contribute to informed discourse.
You will study this Bachelor of Arts degree full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that spans introductory concepts like feminism and gender, to advanced topics such as Indigenous feminisms, queer theory, and feminist research methodologies. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of courses, including those focusing on gender and sexuality in literature, history, and sociology, allowing you to tailor your learning. You will graduate with a robust understanding of gender studies, prepared for diverse career paths in advocacy, policy, education, and research.