The Women's & Gender Studies (Hons) Bachelors Degree at the University of Windsor empowers you to critically examine how gender, race, and sexualities intersect to shape societal structures and personal experiences. This program is ideal for students passionate about understanding and challenging systems of oppression, including ability, class, nation, and spirituality. You will explore theories of social justice and learn to connect global sociopolitical forces with lived, embodied experiences, fostering a deep understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is your opportunity to question traditional knowledge and become an agent of change.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with sample courses like Queer Activism, Work and Equality, and Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice. The learning experience is designed to build community capacity, encouraging you to develop your own meanings and actively engage with your sociopolitical environment. You will gain practical strategies for social change, learning to apply concepts and theories directly to real-world issues. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths focused on advocacy, community development, and social justice initiatives.