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Gender Studies unpacks how gender interacts with socio-cultural, economic, and political phenomenon and how these interactions shape, and are shaped by, dynamics of power.

The Division of Gender Studies


Gender Studies emerged from a long history of social movements, and it covers a wide range of feminist and queer thought. The field unpacks how gender interacts with socio-cultural, economic, and political phenomenon and how these interactions shape, and are shaped by, dynamics of power. It also explores the intersections of gender with race, class, sexual orientation, religion, (dis)ability, nationality, and other socially significant identities. Students have opportunities to study theory and practice, participate in community-engaged research, undertake internships, and lead social change.

Gender Studies offers a space for theory and community-engaged learning; advocacy and professional development; lively debate and professional skill building.

Graduates work in various fields, including human services, law, social work, non-profit organizations, private business, the arts, health professions, and education. Those who pursue graduate degrees study in many disciplines, including English, political science, social work, medicine, sociology, educational administration, law, fine arts, anthropology and communication. Pursue your passions!

Gender Studies Core Course Requirements

The division of Gender Studies offers a major (B.S. and B.A.), two minors and a graduate certificate.

Gender Studies offers a wide range of feminist and queer thought and practices. The curriculum offers theory and practice; community-engaged learning; advocacy and professional development; lively debate and professional skill-building.

  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    GNDR 1100
    Gender and Social Change
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 2000
    Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Finding Out
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 2500
    Feminist Ways of Rembembering
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3690
    Gender and Contemporary Issues
    3 Credit Hours
  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    GNDR 3100
    Medusa and Manifestos: Identity and Protest in the Information Age
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3900
    Introduction to Feminist Theories
    3 Credit Hours
  • COURSE #
    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
    GNDR 3500
    Social Justice Facilitation
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3573
    Queer Representation in Media
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3630
    Reproductive Justice
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3635
    The Price of Gender: Inequality at the Intersection of Family, Gender and Sexuality
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3640
    Race, Gender, and Incarceration
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3671
    Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 3960
    Special Topics (1-3)
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 4765
    Gender and War
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 4900
    Masculinities
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5120
    Gender & Nature
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5140
    Feminist Political Theory
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5420
    Race, Disability, and Illness
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5600
    Women of Color Feminisms
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5650
    Race, Gender, and Popular Culture
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5725
    Queer of Color Critique
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5730
    Chicana/x and Latina/x Feminisms
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5755
    Gender and Power in Latin America
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5770
    Sexual & Gender Diversity
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5775
    The History and Psychology of the “Gay” Family in America: Origins, Context, & Implications
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5880
    Bad Bodies: Gender & Disability
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5960
    Special Topics (1-3)
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 4020
    Black Feminist Thought
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5080
    Gender, Power and Freedom
    3 Credit Hours
    GNDR 5130
    Black Political Thought
    3 Credit Hours
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    CLASS TITLE
    CREDIT HOURS
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    Internship
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    Research Course
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    Undergraduate Teaching Assistanceship
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    Community Engagement
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    Gender Studies Graduate Course
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Advocacy & Engagement

Put your classroom learning to work in the community through coursework, student groups and internships.

Noteworthy


In the 1970s, the University of Utah established what would become the Gender Studies division.

$3.5 million: In research grants for Gender Studies faculty over past five years.

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Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores social, political, cultural, and economic factors that shape disability.

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