Bachelor's in Gender & Women’s Studies

Brandon University, situated in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, is a distinguished public university known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Established in 1899, Brandon University offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, education, and music. With a focus on research, cultural diversity, and small class sizes, the university provides students with a supportive and enriching learning environment. Its dedicated faculty, strong ties to the local community, and a vibrant campus atmosphere contribute to a well-rounded education that prepares graduates to succeed in their chosen careers and make meaningful contributions to society.

Gender & Women’s Studies (GWS) invites students to challenge prevailing notions of gender and sexualities, and to learn about gender relations as they have been constructed culturally, globally, historically, and institutionally. Through theoretical and practical investigation, students develop the critical knowledge and skills to explore the intersections of gender, sex, race, class, sexuality, (dis)ability, colonialism, imperialism, citizenship, and transnational identity while paying attention to power, oppression, and resistance. Students engage in dialogue about such topics as: feminist and queer activisms, transnational poverty and precarity, diverse masculinities, popular culture and media, reproductive justice, racial politics across borders, and war and violence.