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Women and Gender Studies concentration in the MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies

FOCUSING ON THE INTERSECTIONS AMONG GENDER, SEXUALITY, RACE AND CLASS Women and Gender Studies combines research, teaching, and activism, with a focus on the intersections of sex, gender, sexuality, and power in preparation for careers in education, public service and community organizing.

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Current Internship Openings Domestic Violence Action Network Fairfax Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Intake & Information Line: (703) 246-4573 Doorways for Women and Families Fall 2014 For over 30 years, Doorways for Women and Families has created pathways ou...

For Undergraduate Students

The interdisciplinary minor in women and gender studies consists of two required courses and four electives. Students interested in feminist and gender issues choose their elective courses from a broad range of offerings. Those who wish to focus on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...

In memoriam: Wayne Froman

In memoriam: Wayne Froman

Prof. Wayne Froman passed away on March 5, 2023 after a long and fruitful career in philosophy at George Mason University. Froman studied philosophy as an undergraduate at Yale University, where he graduated with High Honors. He went on to doctoral study in the philosophy program at Fordham Universit...

Dr. Jennifer Nash on Black Motherhood, Birth, and Healthcare

Dr. Jennifer Nash on Black Motherhood, Birth, and Healthcare

History of Sojourner Truth Lecture:Each year at Mason, Women and Gender Studies and African and African American Studies co-sponsor the Sojourner Truth Lecture Series during the spring in honor of Black History and Women’s History months. In the past, our speakers have included Ntosake Shange, Donna ...

WGST Major Student, Bennett Shoop Receives Dean’s Challenge Award

WGST Major Student, Bennett Shoop Receives Dean’s Challenge Award

Women and Gender Studies major student, Bennett Shoop has been chosen as a recipient of the Dean’s Challenge Award for the 2018/2019 academic year. The Dean’s Challenge Award is given to select undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Those who are chosen ...