About This Program
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary field that includes the study of:
- the experiences, conditions, and social realities of women of different races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, classes, abilities, and sexual orientations in a global context;
- the ways in which gender distinctions and the construction and intersection of gender, sexuality, race, and class have affected human lives, and
- feminist scholarship.
This minor is designed to acquaint you with the past and present status, contributions, and concerns of women of diverse backgrounds; the many ways in which gender distinctions have affected human lives, as well as the construction and intersection of gender, race, and class; feminist scholarship; and critical and theoretical analyses and reflection upon these topics.
Program Highlights
- The program is very personalized. Faculty get to know you and commit to ensuring you attain your full capabilities and potential while at UMD
- Courses are very interactive. All classes are student centered and you learn through exploration and discovery
- We have multitalented faculty with diverse origins and research interests. Some of the research interests are Women’s rights, LGBTQI issues, racial justice, health issues, food, grassroots activism, media analysis, and global issues
Research & Experiential Learning
We are social justice and social transformation focused with a strong history of collaborating with community organizations. There are many opportunities to organize, to intern, and to effect social change.
Student Internships
- Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse (CASDA)
- Duluth Public Schools ISD 709
- Pro-Choice Minnesota
- Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)
Potential Careers
- Human services departments and nonprofit organizations
- Advocate for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence
- Communications consultant
- Congressional aide
- Law (prepares one for law school)
- Midwife, sexual assault nurse, or other health related fields
- United Nations
- Unicef
- AMREF
- Equity and diversity specialist in schools, universities, hospitals, corporations
- Politics
Get Involved
- FCU (Feminist Consciousness United) is a student run organization at UMD
- The Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) is available to all students
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Minor