Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

What does it mean to abolish the police? Why are some communities experiencing higher rates of COVID-19 infection than others? What does anti-racism look like beyond hashtags? What is the relationship between the Coronavirus and HIV/AIDS? How can I focus on my studies when there is so much going on in the world? 

If you have found yourself asking any of the above questions over the past few months, the GSWS Program at Penn invites you to learn more about our major and minor during our new student orientation virtual information session on Tuesday August 25th.

Scholars working in the field of gender & sexuality studies have been providing nuanced analysis of our everyday world for decades. The conceptual frameworks to come out of the field - for example, intersectionality, queer theory, and transformative justice - help us make sense of our current moment and, more importantly, equip us with the analytical skills to work towards a more just and equitable future.

The required courses for the major and minor: GSWS 002 (Gender & Society) and GSWS 003 (Introduction to Queer Studies) also fulfill the following College requirements: Society Sector (GSWS 002) and Cultural Diversity in the U.S. Foundational Approach (GSWS 002 and GSWS 003) and are offered in both the fall and spring semesters every year. The GSWS Program also offers over 50 cross-listed courses each year, allowing students to choose from a variety of disciplinary approaches to the subject.

Our core and affiliated faculty from around the University provide mentorship to GSWS students, including by acting as faculty advisors for students completing the honors thesis, an option available to senior GSWS majors. Past honors thesis projects are highlighted on the APC podcast and on the GSWS website. GSWS students have gone on to careers in medicine, teaching, law, journalism and politics, and we have a growing alum network of graduates from the GSWS program who welcome inquiries from current Penn students. 

Join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 11:45-12:15 pm EDT.

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