Women Studies

What is Women Studies?	Related Careers
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Miscellaneous Links	OSU Women Studies Program

What is Women Studies?

Women Studies at Oregon State University represents an interdisciplinary curriculum comprised of coursework in the social sciences and humanities with gender as the focal point of analysis. The curriculum examines women’s experiences, past and present, through feminist theory and research to better understand differences in power and privilege based on gender as well as race and ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, age, physical appearance, and mental or physical ability.

According to Wikipedia, "Women's studies, also known as feminist studies, is an interdisciplinary academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women's perspective. It critiques and explores societal norms of gender, race, class, sexuality, and other social inequalities."

Women's Studies - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

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Analyze, Synthesize & Interpret Information	Interact Well with Diverse Groups	Research & Planning Skills
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Job & Internship Search Links

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Women's Studies: Employment

Women in Higher Education: Job Openings

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Jobs

Higher Ed Jobs

Idealist Careers

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Advancing Women Career Channel

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Career Intelligence

SocialService.com

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