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The discipline of Women's Studies has a vision of a world free from sexism. By necessity, freedom from sexism must include a commitment to freedom from national chauvinism; class, ethnic, racial, and heterosexual bias; economic exploitation; religious persecution; ageism; and ableism. Women's studies seeks to identify, understand, and challenge ideologies and institutions that knowingly or unknowingly oppress and exploit others, or deny fundamental human rights. Thus, women's studies envision a world in which all persons can develop their fullest potential.
Women's studies use feminist and interdisciplinary methods to teach, conduct research, and expand existing bodies of knowledge. Critical thinking, the production of theory, and the assumption of community and global responsibility are integral to these methods. We are committed to deliberative processes that promote open expression and collaboration. Understanding the interrelationship between the personal and political, we support and promote feminist teaching, learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, and professional and community service.
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Always speak up and never back down! We are strong and we have a voice!
Rossvierlin Cajigas double majored in criminology & criminal justice and gender & women's studies. This past year she started her own non-profit organization focused on helping families in need in Rhode Island. "During the pandemic I learned how important it is to come together to help those who most need it," she says.
After graduation she plans to continue working on her organization, apply to law school, and run for office someday. Read more from her here:
https://web.uri.edu/artsci/class-of-2021/cajigas/
URI Department of Gender and Women's Studies
Fiona Greenough ‘22 studies Gender and Women’s Studies here a URI. Specifically, Fionna has done research on period poverty and how to close the menstrual equity gap at colleges and universities. “I chose GWS so that I could understand how to help the most marginalized of people in society most effectively. GWS is applicable to any field really, but I am passionate about women's health issues in particular, both domestically and abroad," she says.
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Learn more about how men are portrayed in our society in GWS 360 this J Term!
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URI's Department of Gender and Women's Studies
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Looking to earn your A2, C2 and GC gen ed credits? Enroll in GWS 325G and earn 3 credits while learning about women's rights across the globe!
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URI's Department of Gender and Women's Studies
uri.edu/jterm
Have you enrolled in a J Term class for this winter break? Check out our website to browse our course catalog today!
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URI's Department of Gender and Women's Studies
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Courtney Hawes ’19 signed up for GWS 320: Feminist Thought Into Action, a Gender and Women's Studies course, to fulfill a general education requirement – and it led her to her dream job.
After completing a class project with Day One, an agency focused on reducing sexual abuse and violence while supporting and advocating for those affected by it, she now works as their Advocacy Coordinator. Read more about her experience here:
https://bit.ly/37slaRI
Students! We're excited to announce a newly listed 1-credit, S/U graded course, "Workplace Readiness for Social Science Majors" (PSC 101X). This is a fully online career readiness workshop designed for social science majors in the College of Arts and Sciences to create personalized content and discuss various workplace and career topics with URI alumni. If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior in CCJ, AAF, SOC, APG, ECN, GWS, or PSC, please join us! The course will be co-taught by Political Science Department Chair Marc Hutchison and A&S Associate Dean Brian Krueger. Go to E-campus and enroll today!
URI Sociology, URI Anthropology, URI Africana Studies, URI's Gender and Women's Studies Program, and URI Political Science
Women's Fund of Rhode Island is putting together a RI Women's Well-Being Index. We need a lot of women to fill out this survey on personal safety. Can you please fill it out and share it widely? Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVZ37XD
Tap into your love for nature and explore ecofeminism this summer during Session 2!
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URI's Gender and Women's Studies Program
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