Bachelor of Arts, Women's and Gender Studies Major - Learning outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

• Critically analyze the diversity of gendered experience in relation to race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability, age, and indigeneity.
• Analyze prejudice, discrimination, inequalities and oppression through historical, cultural and political lenses.
• Analyze feminist and gender theories by describing their evolution over time and place.
• Apply appropriate feminist methods and approaches to women’s and gender studies research projects.
• Distinguish the interdisciplinary nature of women’s studies theories, methods and approaches by tracing the influences of other disciplines on women’s studies and vice versa.
• Apply university-level skills in the academic research process, critical analysis, and argumentation to a variety of women’s and gender studies projects.
• Apply feminist insights and alternatives that foster solidarity, equity and social justice among diverse human experiences and ways of life.

Possible career options

• Addictions Counsellor
• Advocate for women’s/children’s rights
• Program Co-ordinator
• Researcher
• Teacher
• Program Advisor
• Child Welfare Worker
• Education Co-ordinator
• Residential Counsellor
• Lobbyist
• Journalist
• Mental Health-Care Counsellor
• Social Service Worker
• Fundraising Consultant
• Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
• Crisis Intervention Worker
• Life Skills Worker
• Rehabilitation Advisor
• Organizer/Coordinator