Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies

Program Overview

The Women's and Gender Studies program at the University of Manitoba is an interdisciplinary program that explores social justice, political, and cultural issues related to women's experiences, gender relations, race, class, and oppression. Graduates of the program have found careers in fields such as social justice outreach, community health, publishing, and communications, and some have pursued further studies in areas such as social work, health care, and law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Women's and Gender Studies (BA) | Explore UM | University of Manitoba Women's and gender studies is a dynamic interdisciplinary program exploring a wide range of social justice, political and cultural issues. Students will explore and respond to current and historical debates about women's experiences, gender relations, race, class relations and oppression.

Careers:

Women's and gender studies are valuable assets to any career. In the past undergraduates have found careers in fields including: Social justice outreach Community health/Addictions/Social programs Publishing/Editing/Communications Some students use women's and gender studies as a base to move on to additional studies in areas such as: Social work Health care Midwifery Education Law Creativity and design