Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies York University

Overview

Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at York University dynamic, unique courses engage in critical discussions about the significance of feminism and gender to race, sex, indigeneity, class, ability and vice versa. You will explore how the food we eat reveals the inner workings of neoliberal power and economies. You will be introduced to activism as a method that thwarts multiple and compounding forms of violence. You'll also explore ​the current and future impacts of ​contemporary issues ​     ​for BIPOC folks locally and transnationally, and the role of heteronormative gender and whiteness in these outcomes. 

As you study, you’ll develop skills to support you in many career paths – graduates have gone on to work in the public and private sectors in law, social work, counselling, therapy, policy and social justice, and have pursued post-graduate work and professional degrees. 

Hands-on experiences

• Attend field trips to local theatres and galleries, and gain insight from our guest speakers, including activists, drag performers, poets and politicians. 

• Participate in activities organized by our two student clubs: The Sexual Education Centre at York (SECY) and Exploring Feminism Together at York (EFTY), which are dedicated to advocacy, education, and campaigns on gender and sexual diversity issues. 

• Participate in community-based research projects, such as collecting oral histories from marginalized communities. 

• Build your professional network and gain valuable work experience in our new practicum course, working with community organizations and advocacy groups focused on gender, sexuality and women’s issues. 

• Access co-op opportunities to gain paid work experience.