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Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies offers students the skills to critically and actively engage with the world. In this interdisciplinary field, you will integrate theory and practice to transform social relations, representations, knowledge, institutions, and policies.

Whether you’re interested in activism, the intersection of gender and race, theory, sexuality, gender and communication, or women in history, we have courses to meet your needs.

Find out more about the value of a GWSS degree.

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Reproductive Justice Resources

Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies has created a reproductive resource page.

Topics Include:

  • Dobbs Decision
  • Local Resources for Abortion/Reproductive Health
  • National Resources
  • Local News
  • Understanding Attacks on Bodily Autonomy
  • Reproductive Justice Reading List
  • Get Involved

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Why Study Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies at Eastern?

Our core values of equity, inclusivity, and justice are embedded in all that we do.

The Value of a GWSS Degree

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Get Involved

You'll have the opportunity for feminist analysis, knowledge creation, exercising leadership and participating in activism.

Make a Difference

Build awareness and understanding of difference, power, and privilege.

Excellent Job Opportunities

Our graduates have a great record of finding employment soon after graduation.

Careers in Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies

Our curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of occupational possibilities:

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Fall 2023 Course Announcement

Colorful Abstract Gender Women's and Sexuality Studies

GWSS 101

Jessi Willis, PhD

Fall: M/W/F – 1:00 -2:30pm

Offered Online & In Person

5 credits

                                                                              Satisfies: BACR for Humanities and Arts

This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce you to the study of women, gender, feminism, and systems of oppression and privilege. We will draw upon a diverse collection of writing, classroom exercises, films, and discussions to better understand women’s experiences (primarily in the U.S.) both empirically and theoretically.

GWSS 220

Mimi Marinucci, PhD

Fall: Online

5 credits

Satisfies: a BACR for humanities and arts.

This course explores the interdisciplinary scholarship on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities and histories, as well as queer and emerging identities.

GWSS 326

Jessi Willis, PhD

Fall: T/Th 12:00pm – 02:20pm

5 credits

Satisfies: Diversity Requirement

This course examines cultural beliefs about gender, sex, sexuality, and the body. Experiences throughout our lifetimes impact ways that we learn to embody gender, express sexuality, and live in our bodies. We use intersectional feminist approaches to consider the variety of lived, embodied experiences and social effects of categorizing bodies.

 

GWSS 339

Judy Rohrer, Ph.D.

Fall: T/Th 9:00am – 11:20am

5 credits

Notes: may be repeated with different topics.
Pre-requisites: GWSS 101.

Do you want to know more about how to “be the change you want to see in the world?”  Now, more than ever, we need to develop knowledge, strategies, and skills as effective change-makers. This course provides an introduction to theories, concepts, and strategies of intersectional social justice.  We will learn about intersecting systems of oppression, methods for creating change, and transformative visions of a more socially just, equitable, and inclusive society.

Looking for classes to take next quarter? Here are the courses offered by GWSS.

If you have any questions, please talk to your advisor or contact our director.

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Seniors Connect With FUTURES Without Violence Cohort

Seniors Connect With FUTURES Without Violence Cohort

The two students, both majoring in gender, women's, and sexuality studies at EWU, were among a...
How to be an Effective Anti-Racism Ally

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A Workshop that Uses White Women's Experience with Patriarchy as a Bridge for Understanding

Facilitated by Michaela Brown and Liz Moore Thursday, March 9, 2023 – 12-1:30pm in Monroe...
EWU students and community members discuss immigration during and Activist in Residence workshop

Commentary by Drs. Almeida and Rohrer published in the Inlander

Dr. Deirdre Almeida and Dr. Judy Rohrer’s commentary, “EWU’s future: Will the new president restore...
Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – Fall 2021

Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – Fall 2021

EWU Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies presents for fall 2021 Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research,...
Activist in Residence

Activist in Residence 2021

The Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Program and the Women’s and Gender Education Center are...
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GWSS Director Contributes to Guest Opinion with Community Partners

Katie Horvath, the executive director of the Spectrum LGBTQ+ Center, Judy Rohrer, the director of...

Our Mission

Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies at Eastern Washington University generates opportunities for interdisciplinary feminist analysis and knowledge creation while fostering leadership in intersectional activism.

We achieve our mission by:

  • Building awareness and understanding of difference, power, and privilege.
  • Enhancing the experience and strengthening the qualifications of students as they prepare for careers in a wide range of fields.
  • Supporting interdisciplinary feminist scholarship and creative works among faculty, students, and staff.
  • Collaborating with campus and community partners that are focused on centering lived experiences of those who have been historically marginalized.

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