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Volunteers Needed for upcoming conference:

The Future of Women's Studies in Alberta

What are the challenges and opportunities for women's studies programs in Alberta today? What does the state of women's studies in Alberta reveal about the future of academic feminism? What is the ideal relationship between academic programs on women and gender studies and campus-based women's centres? These are just a few of the questions that will be addressed in a fall 2012 symposium sponsored by the Office of the Advisor, the Women's Studies Program, and the Women's Resource Centre. The organizers of The Future of Women's Studies in Alberta are seeking volunteers who can contribute to the pre-symposium publicity, web design, and/or assist during the symposium. If you are interested, please contact Adrienne Kertzer akertzer@ucalgary.ca. 

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Women's Studies

Minor in Women's Studies

Co-operative Education

What is Women's Studies?

The program explores the social construction and variability of gender. Power relations linked to race and ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation and ability/disability impact the lives of women on the local and global levels are also examined.  Women's Studies students learn feminist theories, analyses, and research methodologies.

Women's Studies is a liberal arts program that draws from, and contributes to, many academic disciplines including:

• Sociology
  
• Political science
  
• History
  
• Philosophy
  
• Economics
  
• English literature
  
• Psychology
  
• Religious studies
  
• Natural sciences
  
• Arts
  

Is Women's Studies Just for Women?

Our students reflect the cultural diversity they study and are of all ages, ethnicities, socio-cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual identities and beliefs. Although Women's Studies focuses on women, it is not exclusively for women. Men can and do pursue majors and minors in the program.  Whatever your background, gender or interests, you'll find a major in Women's Studies relevant to the current events, issues, work and studies of daily life.

Possible Careers:

• Advocate
• Campaign Organizer
• Caseworker
• Clinical Social Worker
• Community Organizer
• Education
• Film Maker
• Fundraiser
• Gender Development
• Government Relations
• Grant Writer
• Issue Expert
• Journalism
• Legislative Counsel
• Lobbyist
• Market Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Political Director
• Public Administration
• Public Policy Advisor
• Reproductive Health Counsellor
  

Contact the Program Coordinator:

Dr. Rebecca Sullivan - wmstprog@ucalgary.ca

For more information, visit the University Calendar.