Womens Studies is the MINOR that Makes a MAJOR Impact?
• By expanding students’ knowledge of the diverse contemporary issues and experiences of women and men
• By raising awareness of social justice issues and complex intersections of sociocultural identities
• By enhancing critical analysis skills, encouraging self reflection, and facilitating personal and community empowerment
• By developing marketable skills:
o Critical thinking
o Working among diverse groups
o Research/Information analysis
o Academic writing
o Creativity
o Team building/project work
o Public speaking
o Interviewing
o Writing/editing
Students in Women’s Studies often report that the classes cause them to see their personal lives, their community, and the global world with a fresh perspective.