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Women’s & Gender Studies
Develop analytic and leadership skills as you engage with culture and politics through scholarship in history, biology, economics, and more.
Present original research, and prepare for careers in business, law, health care, education, and nonprofits.
Zarrina Juraqulova
,Associate Professor, Chair of Women's & Gender Studies, The JPMorgan C…
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What you’ll study as a women’s & gender studies major
Explore how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, and power across arts, humanities, and the natural and social sciences to transform your understanding of society. Connect theory to real-world change and discover new perspectives on work, art, and politics.
Build your foundation
Examine the role of gender, and the intersections of gender and other aspects of identity, including race, class, age, religion, disability, and sexuality.
Gain perspective from different disciplines
See gender issues through courses in anthropology, visual arts, biology, communication, global health, philosophy, politics, and more, to understand how issues manifest in different contexts, sociocultural, and geographic locations.
Apply your learning to real-world issues
Using methodologies from a range of fields, you will explore, assess, and quantify the real-life implications of race, class, and gender, as well as their power to transform lives both locally and globally.
Why is women’s & gender studies better at Denison?
Students and alums gather for a Denison Remix + Women event.
Master quantitative and qualitative research methods
Learn the scientific and analytical methodologies, as well as the effective interpretive strategies, required to understand how societies function. Discern the ethical questions involved, and the assumptions that shape various methods for analyzing complex social systems.
Connect at ReMix + Women
Denison’s ReMix + Women, open to all alums and students, brings together individuals in all chapters of life to celebrate their unique paths, share career insights, and gain strength and wisdom from one another’s experiences.
The Laura C. Harris Series
Named for a medical pioneer, the Laura C. Harris Series invites a roster of change-makers and thought leaders from diverse fields and perspectives to share their expertise.
Jobs as a women’s & gender studies major
A women’s & gender studies degree will prepare you for careers as editors, social workers, research assistants, and medical professionals. See where our grads land.
Career communities
Women’s & gender studies majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Nonprofit, Education, & Government, and Healthcare, Clinical Research, & Wellness.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Explore career paths through an internship (or two!). Denison women’s & gender studies majors have interned with MercyHealth, Planned Parenthood, the University of Kentucky, and Rockin’ Cool Freedom School.
Study Abroad
Study women’s & gender studies in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and build your career network. Conduct research on a traditional semester abroad or take a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
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Awards & Honors
Nan Nowik Memorial Awards 2024-25
Awards & Honors
Nan Nowik Memorial Awards 2023-24
Awards & Honors, Departmental Fellows
Eloise A. Buker Fellows 2024-2025
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