Course Overview

The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at Emory University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding gender, sexuality, and related social issues. The program aims to equip students with critical thinking skills to analyze power structures, cultural norms, and social inequalities through the lens of gender and sexuality. Unique features include a focus on intersectionality, global perspectives, and opportunities for undergraduate research and community engagement.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in advocacy, education, public policy, social services, and academia. The program emphasizes skills in research, communication, and critical analysis, which are highly valued in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private sectors focused on diversity and inclusion.

Key Faculty and Staff

While specific faculty names are subject to change, the department includes renowned scholars in feminist theory, queer studies, and social justice, many of whom have published extensively in their fields and contribute to national and international discourse on gender and sexuality issues.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students have access to resources such as specialized archives and research centers focused on gender and sexuality studies at Emory. The program also fosters partnerships with local and national organizations dedicated to social justice and advocacy, providing students with internship and networking opportunities.