Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

We offer an undergraduate major in Humanities with a concentration in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and minor that examine how gender, ethnicity, and class intersect in society and culture from multiple perspectives across the arts and sciences.

• We critically examine the intellectual, artistic, material, and spiritual contributions of women throughout history from a variety of cultures.
• We empower our students with the theories and concepts needed to understand how gendered power dynamics operate.
• We investigate the connection between Southern contexts and national and global women's issues.
• We provide opportunities for service learning and community engagement from a feminist perspective.

From the Director

 What can the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program offer you?

Opportunities!

• Work with WGSS’s community partners on gender-related projects:
  • The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga
  • Girls Inc. of Chattanooga
  • A Step Ahead Foundation Chattanooga
  • The Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga
  • The Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
• Prepare for a career in a gender-focused field by doing service-learning projects and internships
• Learn about gender-related topics and issues from the perspective of multiple disciplines:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Literature
  • History
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Rhetoric
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Ecofeminism
  • Health Sciences
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Theatre Studies
•  Collaborate with other WGSS majors and minors on projects outside the classroom:
  • Women’s History Month Events
  • Generation Action Events
  • Voter Registration Drives
  • Women’s Center Events
  • Sexual Assault Hotline Trainings
• Compete for the Felicia Sturzer or Leila J. Pratt Scholarships (found on the Scholarships page)

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies offers a 30-hour major and an18-hour minor. Come join us! Contact Dr. Marcia Noe for more information (423) 266-9316; [email protected]

Marcia Noe
Professor of English and Director, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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