Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

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VCU Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

Our students, faculty, and staff engage in activism, creative endeavors, and traditional academic scholarship in order to strengthen connections with one another and the community and to work towards social justice and collective liberation. We pride ourselves on putting our students first, and we respect GSWS students as meaningful collaborators in the learning process. Our close-knit community is opening and welcome to all; we hope to see you at an event or gathering, whether you're currently taking GSWS courses or not!

Our course offerings include classes such as:

  • Abolition Education
  • Beyoncé: Music, Race and Fame
  • Black Feminist Thought
  • Gender and Global Health
  • Latinx Feminisms
  • Queer Cinema
  • Trans Theory and Activism

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us by email at gsws@vcu.edu. You can also learn more about the department, our programs, and our faculty on our website.