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

Male and Female students at table working

ACADEMICS

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

Open House & Orientation

Sept. 21

Women and Gender Studies majors, minors, and all interested students are welcome to drop in, meet faculty and other students, and ask any questions they might have about Women and Gender Studies at Hunter College.

See Event Details

FEATURED COURSES

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

WGSA 29004 (53410)

Shirtwaist Factory

This course examines the Triangle Factory fire of March 25, 1911, from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives.

community leaders

WGSP 39800 (9373)

Community Leadership

This course engages students with information about the social welfare system.

WGSA 29005 (25108/28088/48722)

Sex and Gender in the Harlem Renaissance

This versatile course examines the unique literary styles of the Harlem Renaissance and the intersectionality of race, gender, class and sex.

See All Featured Courses

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.

Catherine Raissiguier

Two women laughing at table

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

Learn More About Our Internships