萊斯布里奇大學

Whether as activists, scholars or labourers, women have generated significant changes in society. Women & Gender Studies offer you the opportunity to learn how these changes were initiated and gives you the tools to actively participate in the creation of an inclusive society.

Using feminist theory and research methodologies, Women & Gender Studies examine the historical and contemporary conditions of women and men in society. Our department draws on a vibrant community of scholars and activists both inside and outside the university to explore a wide range of issues.

As a student in this program, you will increase your knowledge of women’s lives, bodies, experiences, labour and scholarship. You’ll also explore feminism as an influential political and social global movement that has generated significant change in all aspects of daily life for men and women.

The department encourages all students to enroll in women and gender studies classes to discover enlightening perspectives applicable to your chosen field of study. By participating in these classes, you will develop an in-depth understanding of how current and historical events, ideas and institutions have been structured by gender, ethnicity, race, age, ability, class and sexuality.

Possible Careers

Related Fields. There are numerous career options open to graduates of Women & Gender Studies, such as:

• Legal Studies
• Human Resources
• Career Development
• International Development
• Health Sciences/Promotion
• Research
• Social Work
• Women’s Shelter Programming
• Counseling & Psychology
• Family Counseling
• Children’s Advocacy Work
• Anti-violence Lobbying
• Anti-poverty Lobbying
• Immigration
• Multicultural Services
• Family Services
• Policy Analyst
• Criminology & Justice Studies
• Health Care
• Non-Profit Agencies & NGO Administration

Professional Disciplines & Graduate Studies: Your undergraduate degree in Women & Gender Studies provides an excellent foundation for law, management, education, cultural studies, social work, non-profit, non-government organizational work and any other occupation that demands critical thinking. The University of Lethbridge’s School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.