Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies Honours

About this programme

Athena Colman ( Philosophy ), Michele Donnelly ( Sport Management ), Susan Spearey ( English Language and Literature ), Leanne Taylor (Education) Applied Linguistics , Canadian Studies , Child and Youth Studies , Classics, Communication, Popular Culture and Film , Dramatic Arts , Educational Studies , English Language and Literature , Geography and Tourism Studies , Health Sciences , History , Kinesiology , Labour Studies , Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures , Nursing , Philosophy , Political Science , Psychology , Recreation and Leisure Studies , Sociology , Sport Management , Tecumseh Centre for Aboriginal Research, Visual Arts Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study distinguished by its focus on the experiences of a range of different women, - past and present - and analyses of gender. Women's and Gender Studies courses invite both male and female students to explore the interplay of gender and power, with careful attention to the intersections of race, class, sexuality, colonialism and imperialism. Women's and Gender Studies students engage with women's texts and cultural artifacts, examine national and international gender politics and activism, experience innovative teaching, and develop skills in feminist theory and research methods. Students of Women's and Gender Studies are well equipped to bring a critical analysis to a range of careers including those in education, business and management, law, health, government and social services. The Women's and Gender Studies program aims to provide a supportive and intellectually challe