Gender Studies

The Gender Studies minor allows
students to study the extent to which
gender and gender relations are socially
influenced. Students will examine the
ways in which conceptions of masculinity
and femininity directly impact social and
political institutions and practices, cultural
expressions (such as art, communication,
media, literature, music, and film), law,
education, business, scientific inquiry,
interpersonal relations, sexuality and
family. As an interdisciplinary program, the
Gender Studies minor encourages students
to examine gender from multiple academic
perspectives. As such, the minor broadens
students' understanding of their chosen
major and career path while facilitating
the recognition of gender dynamics in their
own lives.