Affiliation with gender studies provides you with:

• the ability to evaluate normative and empirical theories of gender construction, subordination, inequality, and social justice
• a breadth and depth of knowledge about marginalized groups: their history, subordination, challenges, and achievements
• an understanding of how power relationships are shaped by sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and other issues of class and culture
• the opportunity to examine the impact of gender construction in various cultures
• the critical and analytical skills needed to write and speak with authority and persuasion
• creative approaches to solving social problems that have an impact on many aspects of culture
• the ability to identify and articulate productive alternatives, analyzing competing perspectives and arguing from an informed point of view
• the ability to collect and analyze data
• the ability to work in groups as both a team member and a leader
• research experience needed for writing, public speaking, and verifying information
• the skills needed to make insightful connections between and across disciplines and job sectors