Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies

  • Minor
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The minor in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies is a program designed for students to critically examine and creatively explore the construction and maintenance of gendered identities, sexualities, and related discourses and practices, in a variety of contexts.

In this dynamic and socially relevant program, you will study academic and activist scholarship that describes, analyzes, interprets and critiques a diversity of gendered and sexual identities, communities, institutions and representations. You will also analyze materials and events from popular culture and socio-political policy and action.

The interdisciplinary minor is open to students of any major. Research, analyze and discuss topics that go straight to the heart of the matter – with classes such as Hate Crimes, Sociology of Gender, and Queer Identities in a Transforming World: The Trouble with Normal.

The program’s courses draw from a range of disciplines including Anthropology; Health; Sociology; Psychology; English; Justice Studies; Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies; and Humanities, giving you the flexibility to pursue your individual interests and goals. By fostering a better understanding of the complexities of gender, sexuality and sexual identities, the minor in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies will enrich your educational and personal journeys. 

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