Women's Studies Langara College

Overview

Critical theories based on lived experiences, diverse global perspectives, an interdisciplinary approach - all these can help you make sense of a complex world.

The interdisciplinary Women's Studies Program at Langara College is designed to introduce you to a diversity of perspectives on women's histories, contemporary experiences, analyses and movements for change. Women's Studies builds on evolving knowledge and methodologies to integrate the many forms of feminist scholarship and activism. The core courses provide a thorough overview of critical concepts for understanding how change in and maintenance of the status quo impact the lives of women personally and collectively, locally and globally. Through course content and teaching methodologies, Women's Studies focuses on the concerns and experiences of those women traditionally outside the scope of mainstream thought, and therefore makes visible a wide range of female experience. This 'centering the margins' is part of our ongoing commitment to broaden and deepen understandings of gender.

Career

This program is designed to bring to light some of the challenging issues women face in Canada and across the globe. Students will broaden and deepen their understanding of gender and equality through learning, critiquing, and challenging different perspectives. By incorporating current affairs, students learn about efforts in feminist scholarship and activism and the significance of equality at home, in the workplace, in the media, and in society.

The program develops skills in researching, analyzing, writing and critical thinking.

Some students go on in areas such as social work, journalism, law, teaching, health professions, government policy, community organizations, business and government consulting in the areas of equity and social justice, and in creative arts such as theatre, video and filmmaking and writing. Many students find what they ‘do’ with Women’s Studies is also related to expanding their everyday lives, world views and skills of analysis, and involvement in communities.