Welcome to the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department
UMass Boston's Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in the College of Liberal Arts draws inspiration from feminist movements, advocating for social justice on local, national, and global scales. An interdisciplinary field, where knowledge is cultivated through research, education, and advocacy.
Academic Programs
About Our Department
Our work is inspired by the long histories of feminist, queer, and transgender movements for social justice at local, national, and global levels. Our faculty is committed to equipping students with the analytical skills to understand and communicate about structural inequalities rooted in factors like sex/gender, race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, religion, and nationality. We strive to foster students' personal growth, intellectual development, political engagement, and social activism. Additionally, we promote collaborative exchanges and program innovations both on and off-campus.
Affiliated Centers & Institutes
Resources
Advising
Advising helps you to find the right program and courses, stay on track to graduate, and get ready for a successful career. The Office of Advising Excellence coordinates academic advising across UMass Boston.
Contact
Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Wheatley Hall, 5th Floor
wgss.dept@umb.edu