About Gender and Social Justice
The Gender and Social Justice program launched in September 2019, replacing the Women’s Studies program. Gender and Social Justice teaches students about social justice, with particular attention to the role of gender. Students learn to put intersectional feminism into practice in diverse ways as they work to build inclusive, just, sustainable communities, locally and globally.
Students, whether they are majors or minors ( see GSJ programs), or taking GSJ courses as electives, will find our courses timely, accessible, relevant, varied, and surprising. These courses seek to cultivate awareness of the experiences of people marginalized by such features as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, and class. More than this, students will learn to use the theoretical framework of intersectional feminism to critically analyze systems and representations.
The Department of Gender and Social Justice is closely associated with the Department of Philosophy our staff administrates both programs and many of our faculty teach in both areas. For more information on the Philosophy Department visit their website
Events
Awards Luncheon
The Gender and Social Justice end-of-term Awards Luncheon is when we put out a big spread of food and get together to reflect on the past year's accomplishments within our program. We have had quite a year! Please join us to celebrate the GSJ program, our outstanding students, and our dedicated faculty. Enjoy some food and drink on us, share your stories, and honour our awards winners.
News
Carla Fehr featured in Waterloo News
The Article, Society Needs Diversity in STEM, focuses on the research of the Philosophy department's own, Carla Fehr. It discusses the beneficial outcomes of inclusivity on the scientific community and society as a whole.
2023 GSJ field trip to Stratford
It was so great to see everyone enjoying themselves in Stratford last weekend for the end-of-term GSJ field trip. We had absolutely perfect weather and what a great production of RENT! Thanks to all who joined.
New faculty member: Laura Mae Lindo
The Department of Philosophy is thrilled to announce that Laura Mae Lindo will be joining us as a new faculty member!