Certificate in Women’s Studies and Gender Relations (WSGR)

About this programme

Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that has moved from being “by, for and about women” to exploring how different identities (gendered, racialized , classed, etc.) and forms of oppression (sexism, racism, classism, capitalism, etc.) overlap and intersect. What has remained as a defining feature of a Women’s Studies education is the connection of learning and research to community involvement and meaningful social change. A Women’s Studies education ideally enables students to describe their worlds, analyze problems and envision change. Everyone! There is a common misperception that feminism is anti-male. It isn’t. Feminism is against sexism, racism, homophobia and other systemic forms of oppression. That is something both women and men can get behind! Students of any gender in both pre-university and technology programs are eligible. Women’s Studies students learn to ask unique questions about the world and their place in it. This helps them in their university studies, on the job and in daily life. Women’s Studies leads to a number of career paths in education, art, media, non-governmental organizations as well as to fields such as law, medicine and science. The best reason to do Women’s Studies is because you are curious, excited and interested! Women’s Studies and Gender Relations Coordinator (email) wsgr@johnabbott.qc.ca (telephone) 514-457-6610, extension 5462