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Women's and gender studies program
Welcome!
The Women's and Gender Studies Program at Boston College offers an interdisciplinary minor to undergraduates and places emphasis on the study of gender across time and space, with a global perspective on feminism.
Women's and Gender Studies critically analyzes the interaction of gender with other differences in society such as race, sexuality, religion, and class. The range of issues that intersect with gender such as nationalism and post-colonialism, epistemology, health, labor, media, family work, and welfare are additional aspects that are studied. This analysis is done in an interdisciplinary environment of scholars that allows students to meaningfully connect to the social and political work outside of their own departments in the pursuit of social justice and human rights.
Contact Women's and Gender Studies
Carney 271
(617) 552-4198
gender@bc.edu
Program Director
Professor Sharlene Hesse-Biber
McGuinn 419
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-4139
hesse@bc.edu
Happy Women's History Month!
Check out the film schedule for MIT's annual "Women Take the Reel" Film Festival!
http://mit.edu/wgs/filmfest2012/index.html
C.A.R.E Week (Concerned About Rape Education)
Though matters of rape and sexual assault are issues that college students face throughout the year, the Women's Resource Center holds Concerned About Rape Education Week every year which focuses on raising awarness about sexual assault and intimate partner violence on and off campus. Programs in the past have focused on educating the BC community about the prevelence of rape and sexual assault on college campuses; what consent it; ways to recognize and nagivate unhealthy relationships; and how to help a friend who may have survived a sexual assault.
A schedule of this year's events is below.
Women's and Gender Studies Seniors: Janet Wilson Award 2012
Every Spring, a graduating senior is granted an award for distinguished scholarship in Women's and Gender Studies. To be considered for the Janet Wilson James Award, submit the following to gender@bc.edu:
- A piece of scholarly writing on any gender issue. This piece can be an empirical paper, theoretical paper, or senior honor's thesis - 20 pages or less
- A brief letter communicating your involvement with women's issues during your college career.
The recipient of the Janet Wilson James Award will be announced at a commencement Award Ceremony at the end of the semester.
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Intern with the Women's and Gender Studies Program
Haven't had the opportunity to volunteer or do an internship yet? This is your chance to boost your résumé and get some great experience! As a Women's and Gender Studies Intern/Volunteer, you would be involved in event planning, programming, publicity, and recruitment of new minors! This internship can be taken for course credit that would count towards the minor. We are currently accepting applications (résumé & cover letter) for Fall 2012 interns. Deadline to apply: Tuesday March 27th. Submit your application to gender@bc.edu.