George Mason University

The Women and Gender Studies programs at Mason are designed to give you a firm grounding in the theory and methodology of gender and help you better understand men, women, the relationships between sex and gender, the impact of sex, race, class, disability and sexual orientation and more.

Connect with a research-minded faculty that will lead your exploration through topics such as women’s roles in social, political and economic life, women’s roles in history, women and the media and feminist theory. Acquire the tools to envision other alternatives to conventional stereotypes.

Our undergraduate program consists of an interdisciplinary minor with an optional focus on LGBTQ studies. The graduate program offers two options for students: a graduate certificate and a concentration in Women and Gender Studies through the master of arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program. 

Inspired by Course, Student–Athlete Leads Community Project

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WGST 2013 Graduation!

Several Students were honored at the WGST Graduation Reception for their Academic Dedication, Activism, and Achievement

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WGST Students Present at CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts a symposium each Spring highlighting undergraduate research. Two of our students, Mabinty Quarshie and Leslie Temple, were selected to present their work during the April 30th event.

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