Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies

University of Saskatchewan

This program examines human behaviour, institutions and culture in order to reveal and analyze the gender assumptions on which they are based. It examines the changing positions of women and men, gender nonconformity, queer studies, activism and the evolving understanding of gender.You will examine the portrayal of femininities and masculinities in advertising, news media, literature, art, music, pornography, religion and films. You will study the relation between biology and gender constructions, gendered patterns of language use, the role of gender in processes of identity formation and socialization and women's changing economic and political roles. Some career opportunities include:Volunteer services administratorHuman support services coordinatorPolitical campaign staff memberInternational human rights program assistantFamily services administratorWomen’s centre directorResource centre coordinatorCommunity development worker