Learn how one's gender affects access to power.

Women's and Gender Studies

Learn about the myriad issues affecting women and sexual minorities.

Our interdisciplinary Women's and Gender Studies Program will provide you the skills to examine and critique cultural, economic, historical, political, social, and sexual issues using feminist and queer philosophical paradigms. Aside from learning about a cross section of feminist and queer thinkers, places and events, you will explore ideas such as how one's gender affects access to power and whether or not the idea of power itself is an inherently problematic arrangement. You will also have the opportunity to study how other factors such as race, class, sexuality, and ability further impact one's feminist identification. A degree in women's and gender studies opens up the door for careers in activism, education, law, medicine, nonprofit, politics, psychology, and more. We also offer a minor in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) studies, which investigates many of the same issues from the perspectives of queer theory and queer thinkers.

Endowed Chair Reception

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
3-4 p.m.
via Zoom

Join us in welcoming our new Endowed Chair 2021-2023, Bernardita Llanos M., who brings a diverse and international professional experience and education as well as exposure to multiple cultures, academic institutions, and countries.

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Women's Leadership Mentor Symposium

A Virtual Symposium

Tuesday, November 9th, 2021
12:30–2:15 p.m.
via Zoom

We cordially invite you to attend our Virtual Women's Leadership Mentor Symposium featuring alumnae and professionals from a variety of fields. Students will have the opportunity to speak with alumnae and professionals in their area of interest.

Keynote Speaker - Joyce Moy, Executive Director, Asian American/Asian Research Institute (AAARI)

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WGST Women’s Leadership Initiative

Women’s and Gender Studies is uniquely well-suited to prepare students to become informed and engaged citizens. Here is a chance for you to demonstrate leadership skills in a community of your choice.

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Office Hours

During the spring semester, you may contact the WGST director and program adviser, Professor Namulundah Florence at nflorence@brooklyn.cuny.edu with any questions. All e-mails will be answered within 24 hours.

Professor Florence also has virtual office hours for students. Please e-mail to schedule an appointment:

Tuesdays: 1–2 p.m.
Wednesday: 1–3 p.m.

If you have an urgent question, you may contact the WGST administrative coordinator, Irva Adams, at 718.951.5476 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Guide for Prospective Majors and Minors

Student Scholarship

The Women's and Gender Studies Program offers an annual scholarship to two outstanding Women's and Gender Studies majors (WGST). The scholarship is an annual tuition award of $5,000 ($2,500 for the fall and $2,500 for the spring semester), paid out over the student's senior year at Brooklyn College.

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WGST Gallery: In Their Own Voice...

Geeta Asamoah

Constructions of Gender and Sexuality in the Media grants one the knowledge and privilege to filter and understand why it is important for an accurate representation of individuals across different racial, gender and sexual backgrounds while giving you the intellect to have these conversations.

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