Gender, Women, and Sexuality StudiesBachelor of Arts

Why study Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at Gustavus?

As a Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies major you will examine gender and sexuality as cultural and social categories that organize and shape human experience. You will also explore how gender and sexuality intersect with other aspects of social difference such as race, class, ethnicity, nationality, religion, ability, and age.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies will be on your class schedule.

  • GWS-101African Feminisms and Literatures
  • GWS-232Black History Matters
  • GWS-226European Women
  • GWS-385Feminist Political Thought
Sharon Marquart, Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures, French Studies, Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Comparative Literatures

“I believe that the dynamics at work in contexts such as the classroom can help to construct more equitable and diverse communities outside of academic settings.”

Sharon Marquart, Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures, French Studies, Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Comparative Literatures

What can I do with a degree in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies?

The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Student Support Services
  • Healthcare
  • Public Policy
  • Writing
  • Research
$56,752
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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