Women and Gender Studies
Women and Gender Studies provides an interdisciplinary and culturally inclusive approach to gender. The curriculum addresses the meaning and importance of gender in a variety of individual, institutional and transnational contexts. It provides opportunities to learn about citizenship, globalization, religious fundamentalism, war, technoscience, environmentalism, women’s health, activism and resistance.
The program fosters a strong student community through a wide range of workshops and events as well as academic and practical links to local, national and international organizations.
Admission Information
- Apply to either the Humanities or Social Sciences admission categories on the St. George campus
- Six Grade 12 U or M courses, including English are required
- Students outside of Ontario should have the equivalent senior high school credits
Bachelor of Arts Program
- Women and Gender Studies (specialist, major and minor options)
First-Year Courses
- WGS 160Y1 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Advice for First Year
Interested students should take WGS 160Y1 in first year.
Careers
Graduates may also pursue further study in women and gender studies, including through the Master’s Program in Women and Gender Studies and the Graduate Collaborative Program in Women and Gender Studies offered through the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.
Graduates may also pursue further study in women and gender studies, including through the Master’s Program in Women and Gender Studies and the Graduate Collaborative Program in Women and Gender Studies offered through the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.
Direct career options include:
| Community worker | Public policy analyst |
| Counsellor | Public relations |
| Foreign service officer | Sociologist |
| Human rights officer | Social survey researcher |
| Probation or parole officer | Social worker |
| Public administrator | Volunteer coordinator |
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