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Gender & Women's Studies

2012 Graduates L to R: Mindy Walls, Anna Vaccaro, Zuly Toribio, Jill Rounds, Rebecca Roque, Morgan Gould, Katie Branch, Rachel Hockhousen, Professor Jody Lisberger, Laudine Koster, and Alexa Rama. (Not pictured: Ashle Ashby, Dennis Belanger, Courtney Findlen, Monika Johnson, Lisa Paliotti, and Kristine Ramirez)

Students of Jenn Brandt's WMS 150 class use their newfound knowledge to analyze images of gender in the media.

The discipline of Gender & Women's Studies has a vision of a world free from sexism. By necessity, freedom from sexism must include a commitment to freedom from national chauvinism; class, ethnic, racial, and heterosexual bias; economic exploitation; religious persecution; ageism; and ableism. Gender & Women's studies seeks to identify, understand, and challenge ideologies and institutions that knowingly or unknowingly oppress and exploit others, or deny fundamental human rights. Thus, women's studies envision a world in which all persons can develop their fullest potential.

Gender & Women's Studies use feminist and interdisciplinary methods to teach, conduct research, and expand existing bodies of knowledge. Critical thinking, the production of theory, and the assumption of community and global responsibility are integral to these methods. We are committed to deliberative processes that promote open expression and collaboration. Understanding the interrelationship between the personal and political, we support and promote feminist teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, and professional and community service.