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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
This is where change happens.
Gaining knowledge about gender, sexuality, and race and advancing meaningful social change is what we’re all about.
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Open the door to new perspectives on both women and the world.
Investigate gender and its intersection with race, class, and sexuality. Examine how systems of oppression function. And learn how you can bring about change that matters. More than just a degree, women’s studies is life changing. You’ll gain new perspectives as you learn how to identify and analyze gender across multiple disciplines and in local and global contexts.
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Take your first step toward making your mark on the world by pursuing a degree from Purdue Fort Wayne.
Careers in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
A degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies opens the door to diverse and impactful career paths, empowering individuals to drive change across multiple fields. Graduates can make a difference in human resources, fostering inclusive workplaces and equitable policies, or champion social justice through advocacy efforts. They can shape public well-being in public healthcare, human services, and social services, ensuring marginalized communities receive essential support. Those with a passion for justice can pursue careers in law, influencing legal frameworks that protect human rights. Additionally, experts in policy analysis and politics can craft and implement policies that promote equity, making lasting societal impacts.
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Public Health