Why Study Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Through Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, you explore how gender and sexuality shape culture and society. You examine identity, equity, and social change across disciplines while building skills in critical analysis.
Interdisciplinary by Design
Study gender and sexuality across more than a dozen disciplines, including sociology, English, communication, and modern languages.
Community and Advocacy
Work alongside student organizations such as P.R.I.D.E. and the Coalition for Sexual Justice to connect academic study with activism and campus life.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Engage in events like the Feminist Film Series and Women’s History Month, connecting coursework to real conversations and community dialogue.
It’s a good fit for you if you:
- Want to explore questions of identity, equity, and social justice.
- Are interested in how gender and sexuality shape culture and society.
- Enjoy connecting ideas across disciplines like media, politics, and history.
- Want to apply critical thinking and advocacy to real-world issues.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies pairs well with:
- The Humanities
- Social Sciences,
- Sociology
- English
- Communication
- History
- Modern Languages
What You'll Study
Courses examine how gender and sexuality are shaped by culture, power, and social institutions. Students learn through interdisciplinary study that connects theory, media, history, and lived experience.
In Demand-Skills:
- Critical analysis of culture, identity, and social systems
- Research and interdisciplinary thinking
- Understanding of equity, advocacy, and social impact
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students complete 19 credit hours, including core classes such as “Sociology of Gender” and “Introduction to Queer Studies,” alongside electives that explore gender in areas like religion, media, and global contexts.
View minor requirements in the course catalog
Detailed course requirements, sequencing, and policies are outlined in the official Courses of Study Bulletin.
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
The women’s and gender studies faculty advisory board is composed of full-time professors who teach classes and publish work concerned with issues of gender and sexuality in their own disciplinary traditions as well as in women’s and gender studies.
Recent Graduate Careers
A Trinity degree prepares students to bring critical thinking, interdisciplinary analysis, and community engagement into a wide range of professional and civic paths.
Education, Advocacy, and Community Work
Students pursue roles in schools, nonprofits, and community organizations focused on equity, empowerment, and social change.
Media, Writing, and Cultural Work
Students bring strong communication and analytical skills to careers in writing, media, arts, and cultural organizations.
Law, Policy, and Public Service
Graduates apply their skills in research, argumentation, and social analysis to work in law, public policy, and government.
Social Services and Support Professions
Graduates prepare for work in counseling, social work, and other people-centered fields grounded in advocacy and care.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies major or minor should:
Explore introductory courses in gender studies, sociology, and interdisciplinary approaches to identity and culture, and review the course catalog for detailed requirements.