Bachelor of Arts - Women's and Gender Studies

In the Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) program, people ask critical questions about gender, sexuality, race, class, and ability; and act for change through feminism, social action, and other pathways of resistance. The four core courses of the program explore contemporary and historical gender issues in Canada and around the world at theoretical and practical levels. Women’s & Gender Studies is offered as a major and an honours in the Faculty of Arts. In addition, students in all faculties can minor in WGS or pursue the program as a second major. The program includes more than 30 courses taught across the faculties of arts, sciences, and professional studies on a rotational basis.