Women’s and gender studies examines how gender shapes identity, culture, health, justice and daily life. Our courses encourage you to connect classroom learning with real-world challenges and prepare you for careers where cultural understanding and social analysis matter. WGST adds value to any discipline, whether anthropology, English, philosophy, psychology, religious studies or public health.
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Academics
Our program will help you gain a deeper understanding of the world around you by examining power, privilege and oppression.
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Research
We investigate questions of gender and justice through projects that bridge scholarship and activism.
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Beyond the Classroom
Expand your studies through internships, community programs or study abroad opportunities.
Women’s and Gender Studies is so much more than a major to me — it offers irreplaceable insight and knowledge regarding what it means to be a woman and how women have defined history as we know it.
News
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WGST Faculty Member Named to Emory's 40 Under 40
WGST faculty member Dr. Loron Benton was named as an honoree in Emory's 2025 Class of 40 Under 40, selected from hundreds of nominees, representing the very best in achievement and service across the diverse and influential Emory alumni community.
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Free Mom Hugs: Love Goes a Long Way
WGST Student Assistant Sage Braddock recently interviewed founder of Free Mom Hugs, Sara Cunningham to get a glimpse into the organization's history and mission.
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WGST Presents: Novel Nook
Novel Nook: Book Hangouts began as a simple idea: to build a space for honest, thoughtful engagement around books and community. Hosted monthly, the group brings together USC students, faculty and staff and community members from across Columbia.
