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Discover new ways of thinking

We examine the social understanding of gender issues as they relate to various dimensions of life, including sexuality, race and class, business and politics, artistic movements, law, the media, and more. A degree in Gender Studies equips you with an understanding of today’s diverse and multi-cultural world, an open mind about the challenges of gender difference, and the foundational skills that employers want most.

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Our program is considered among the best

We are recognized as one of the top Gender Studies programs in the country, and our department is home to the first doctoral program in the U.S. dedicated to gender studies. In addition to our doctoral program, we offer a Bachelor of Arts degree and minors for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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A spectrum of perspectives

Gender has an impact on nearly every aspect of life and plays a role in most of today’s crucial discussions. Our interdisciplinary courses encourage you to examine the complex constructions of gender throughout history, in different cultural arenas, and in varying global processes so you can contribute to the conversation.

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Our engaged faculty are committed to interdisciplinary research and recognized for global scholarship. We aim to develop new approaches to knowledge about women, men, and gender-related issues. Our work transforms traditional disciplines and fields of study through innovative consideration of a range of theories, methods, perspectives, and frameworks.

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Departmental announcements

Queer Scholarship and Documentary Opportunity Converge for Ph.D. candidate G Angel

Cynthia Graham Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Solimar Otero Elected to American Antiquarian Society

Stephanie Andrea Allen Elected to NWSA Governing Council

Brenda R. Weber named Provost Professor

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Laura Foster named Book Review Editor for Catalyst

Freda Fair awarded a fellowship from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation

Brenda Weber

Brenda R. Weber quoted in IndyStar Article

Maria Bucur Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Brenda Weber appears in Washington Post video about 'The Bachelor'

New book by Dr. Maria Bucur, "The Century of Women: How Women have Transformed the World since 1900"

Reinventing Hoodia book cover

New book by Assistant Professor Laura Foster, “Reinventing Hoodia: Peoples, Plants, and Patents in South Africa”

Gendering Modernism book cover

New book by Professor Maria Bucur, “Gendering Modernism”

"Embodied Gender Identity: What is it? How does it form?"

Two faculty speak at the 2017 Peg Zeglin Brand Symposium in Gender Studies

Cate Taylor

The Evolution Of Women’s Role In Society

Justin R. Garcia

Indiana University Bloomington names Outstanding Junior Faculty

Singles in america study

Dr. Justin Garcia conducted research as scientific advisor for the Match.com "Singles in America" study

Jennifer Maher

Jen Maher discusses activism on WFYI

Brenda Weber responded to the recent presidential election in Feminist Formations

Barack Obama and wife Michelle at the Civil Rights Summit.

Brenda Weber cited in New York Times article

Postdoctoral fellow receives grant for her book

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