Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies

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. See the curriculum.