Major for Undergraduates

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS
GENDER STUDIES

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - BLOOMINGTON

 

    What:  The interdisciplinary major in Gender Studies offers students an up-to-date, problem-oriented understanding of gender.  Gender Studies focuses on the complex interrelationships between sexed bodies, gendered identities, and sexualities through diverse methodologies and far-ranging institutional and interpersonal locations.

    Why: Gender is subject to continual reinterpretation and wide cross-cultural variation. Therefore, studying gender is fascinating in itself and it provides important clues about fundamental characteristics within and across cultures.  Gender Studies examines issues related to areas such as sexuality, the body, race and class, business and politics, health, developing societies, artistic movements, academic institutions and knowledge, sports and leisure, law, and the media.

    How: A Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies requires a total of 122 semester credit hours, 27 of which must be in the department.  See degree requirements on this page

    Who: The Gender Studies major provides a sound background relevant for employment in a variety of occupations within academia, the private sector, the professions, government, and the nonprofit sector. Graduates go into human resource management, public relations, advertising, or the media. Others become academics, lawyers, doctors, journalists, social workers or psychologists. Still others may work in education, welfare administration, the arts, public administration, or international aid programs.

    Questions? If you have any questions or need additional information, make an appointment with Hannah Wheatley, our Undergraduate Academic Advisor

    Hannah is located in AAADS, in Memorial Hall East, Mezzanine Room 21. It's one floor above Gender Studies main offices. 

    Her "drop-in" open office hours are:

    Mondays  10 - 11 a.m. &  3:00 - 4:o0 p.m.
    Wednesdays   10 - 11 a.m. &  3:00 - 4:o0 p.m.
    Thursdays  10 - 11 a.m. &  3:00 - 4:o0 p.m.

    Her phone number is 855-6270, although it is best to contact Hannah is through e-mail to gndradv@indiana.edu .

To obtain a copy of our latest undergraduate brochure,
click here for this PDF file in full color.

     

 

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Last modification: December 20, 2007
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