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
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