Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) is an innovative, interdisciplinary program that explores human behaviour, institutions, culture, politics, and social issues. Students will examine current and historical events, theories, and movements related to gender and sexuality, race and Indigeneity, class relations, disability, and other areas, building skills in critical thinking, gender-based analysis, anti-oppressive research, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WGST examines the changing positions of women, men, and people of all genders, racialized and cultural groups, abilities, ages, and ethnicities, creative and resistant practices that contribute to evolving understandings of gender as it intersects with other identity categories, primarily within Western societies but also in cross-cultural and transnational contexts. Students explore interdisciplinary and intersectional topics such as the gendered patterns of language use in contemporary society, the role of sexuality and gender in processes of identity formation and socialization, representations of culture and geography in literature, art, music, performance and religion, and the changing economic and political roles of racialized and underrepresented groups, among many others. Through critical feminist pedagogy, award-winning faculty invite students to apply theories to practice, participate in cultural production, and engage in social justice efforts in and outside of the classroom.

Major Average

The major average in Women’s and Gender Studies programs includes the grades earned in:

  • All WGST and all courses listed in the Major Requirement B4.

Residency Requirements in the Major

To receive a degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.

  • Minimum requirements in Major Requirement B4.

See Residency for additional details.

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