Program Overview
This multidisciplinary program explores the social constructions of gender and their impact on individuals across various demographics. It examines gender in diverse contexts, emphasizing transnational feminist perspectives and the intersectionality of gender with other variables. The program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as law, social work, and human rights advocacy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program delves into the social constructions of gender, exploring their profound impact on the lives and consciousness of individuals across various demographics, encompassing race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality. The curriculum underscores the historical contributions of women, shedding light on their experiences and perspectives.
Outline:
The program employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing upon methodologies from various fields to investigate gender dynamics. Students critically examine gender in multifaceted contexts, including institutions, ideologies, histories, cultural artifacts, social interactions, science, bodies, and cultures. The program emphasizes transnational feminist perspectives, recognizing the intersectionality of gender with other variables in shaping the intricate tapestry of human experiences. Courses are accessible to all Brock University students, fostering an inclusive environment for exploring gendered experiences as culturally variable and historically contingent constructs.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers in fields such as law, social work, medicine, women's organizations, and human rights advocacy.
