Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

Social injustices are as old as society itself. Salve Regina University’s minor in women, gender and sexuality studies aims to empower students with the tools to interrogate power hierarchies, combat social inequities and fight for the dignity of individuals.

I was truly inspired by our women and gender studies class to actively work to make a positive difference in the world around me. I saw a quote that reminded me of the mentality we had in our class, ‘When darkness comes, if you cannot find the light, you must become it.’ Just know I am going to be the brightest light in that office.

Caitlin Myers, women, gender and sexuality studies minor

Tailor Your Focus

Our program is designed to be student-driven. You’ll work with faculty to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum that complements your field of study. In the introductory course, you'll develop vocabulary to help fight oppression, understand the injustices you've seen or experienced, and open your mind to seeing new solutions. We strive to rigorously but sensitively deal with major issues in the world.

Advocacy Awareness Campaigns

As part of a commitment to community action, students in the course Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies identify and research a timely topic, then conduct awareness campaigns using social media and poster presentations.

Recent campaigns have raised awareness around:

• The challenges facing Indigenous women
• The relationship between social media and body image
• Trends in Title IX
• Campus sexual assault
• Gender affirming care
• Blue lights and campus safety

Career Paths in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Our program is tailored to support majors across a range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences and professional programs such as nursing, education and social work.

A look at where our alumni are now: 

• Admissions associate, Johnson and Wales University
• Director of enrollment and marketing, Saint Thomas and Saint Timothy School
• Marketing manager, segment marketing, Fidelity Investments
• Residential counselor, Child & Family of Rhode Island
• Senior case manager, Human Development Services of Westchester
• Special education teacher, Argosy Collegiate Charter School