Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

Mount Allison University

Canada,New Brunswick

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,040/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

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Canada, New Brunswick

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1839

Total Students: 2,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

62 York St, Sackville, NB E4L 1E2, Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

Program Overview

Women’s and gender studies is an interdisciplinary program that analyzes social, cultural, economic, and political issues from the perspective of gender.

The Women’s and Gender Studies program at Mount Allison teaches with a focus on anti-racism, feminist theory, queer and trans studies, and social justice. 

This innovative field is dedicated to developing new research and perspectives. Courses focus on issues of:

  • Gender
  • Ability
  • Religion
  • Sexuality
  • Race
  • Class
  • Ethnicity
  • Age

A women’s and gender studies minor includes four core courses, one in each year of study, which provide an introduction to the principles of women’s and gender studies as well as more advanced study of approaches to feminism.

In first year, you will take Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, which introduces the core principles of the discipline.

In upper years you will focus on the human body as it relates to gender, identity, and culture; theories of gender and power in society; and contemporary issues in feminism and gender studies.

You choose the remainder of your courses to complete your minor from a broad range of electives in the following disciplines:

The interdisciplinary nature of the women's and gender studies program brings together students from a wide range of disciplines, which promotes diverse and engaging discussions and research opportunities. The program promotes student engagement, with one another as well as with social justice issues, and fosters communication and writing skills.

 

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