Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Major
Examine power, identity, and justice across race, class, and culture with excellent opportunities to develop your own concentrated area of study and individually designed research.
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies At a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Duration
Full Time
Number of Credits
32
Format
On Campus
Why Study Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies?
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Wesleyan spans and connects many fields. Graduates are prepared to thrive in a variety of careers including advocacy, education, human resources, social work, law, policy, media, and nonprofit leadership.
Students drawn to the major are typically interested in understanding social norms, power structures, and systemic inequalities related to gender and sexuality. They may be motivated by a desire to advocate for marginalized groups, promote inclusivity, and advance social justice and equity.
Concentration
The core of the major is an individually designed concentration consisting of four courses. The concentration is a well-focused area of study that requires an interdisciplinary approach. Recent and potential concentration topics include for example:
- Art & Activism
- Feminist Science & Technology Studies
- Gender, Race and Health
- International Gender and Human Rights
- Reproductive Politics
- Sexualities and the Law
- Technologies of Self
Capstone Experience
Seniors undertake a senior essay or thesis on a theme or topic related to their concentration. Recent thesis topics:
- "Locating Women in Music, History, and Revolution: Examining the 'Rebel Girl' Archetype"
- "Becoming Undocumented: Mapping Latina Migration Through Contemporary Visual Media"
- "Motherhood in Prisons: A study of the Challenges Faced by Incarcerated Pregnant Persons"