Students explore gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, ethnicity, class, and other elements of diversity. They travel to India or get involved locally as they discover their individual journey. They ask why and look for solutions to addressing the needs of women, LGBTQ persons, and survivors of violence.
Be a Change Maker – with a Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Degree
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Be an Advocate for ChangeMaya Meade '23 started OHIO's chapter of Best Buddies to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She's been awarded a 2022 Newman Civic Fellowship to continue her advocacy.
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Ask Questions about Women's LivesMaster's student Vanessa Obenewaa Antwi Doe studied communication and social change. She asked questions about the lives and livelihoods of seamstresses in Ghana and the economics of free-market capitalism.
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Get the Tools to Solve ProblemsMadison Saylor '21 says her time at Ohio University has made her a stronger woman and "given me the tools to problem solve, stay humble, and create a better world."
Activism and Leadership
Activism and leadership are found in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Ohio University.
Celebrating Women Leaders
An annual event for Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Ohio University.
Feminism in the U.S.
Examine feminist theoretical concepts in the United States from their inceptions in early 20th century through the present.
Gender History
Historians of gender examine how notions of gender affect the culture, politics, and social practices of people and places in the past.
Gender in India
Classics & World Religions team up with WGSS for a study of India's gender, culture and development.
Global Women
Women's issues and feminist movements from a global and non-Western perspective.