Women and Gender Studies

Welcome

The aim of Women and Gender Studies at Hunter is to produce graduates who possess feminist literacies and skills grounded in intersectional and transnational feminist theories, activism and public policy.

International Women's Day

Success Stories

Jaslin Kaur '19, Special Assistant to the President of New American Leaders

Now a candidate for New York City Council, WGS alumna Jaslin Kaur serves as special assistant to the founder and president of New American Leaders.

Alaina DiSalvo Published in Nursing Clio

WGS major and peer educator Alaina DiSalvo writes about PCOS and the medical industry in Nursing Clio.

Upcoming Event

Feb 21, 4 - 6 pm
Black Apocolypse: Afrofuturism at the End of the World

The departments of Women and Gender Studies and Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Hunter College invite you to join author Tavia Nvong’o for a special discussion on his book, Black Apocolypse: Afrofuturism at the End of the World.

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ACADEMICS

Through its broad interdisciplinary research and curriculum, the department promotes transformative practices in research, creative work, pedagogies and partnerships.

Featured Courses

WGSS 29020
Politics of Marriage

This course will examine the role of marriage in culture, the economy, the law, and policies.
WGSA 29013
Climate Crisis

This course critically examines the multifaceted complexities of climate change, analyzing its environmental, social, and political dimensions.

WGSA 29011
Black Sexual Cultures: Across Page, Stage, and Screen

This course explores the representation, expression, and politics of Black sexuality through an interdisciplinary range of text and media.
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Pauli Murray

President Raab's Op-Ed

The Pauli Murray Imperative

Jennifer J. Raab on what the Civil Rights pioneer Pauli Murray '33, who enrolled at Hunter 92 years ago, teaches us about public higher education.

Read President Raab's Full Op-Ed

Meet Our Team

Our faculty and staff reflect the diversity of Hunter College and include notable authors, activists, scholars and more.

Priscilla Yamin
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Women and Gender Studies assists students in finding career opportunities with organizations that focus on gender, sexuality and race.

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