Minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies
Program Overview & Goals
Drawing from the humanities and social sciences, students in the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor explore the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, class, identity, politics, religion, literature, and culture while engaging critically with questions of equity, representation, and social change. The program emphasizes analytical inquiry, ethical reflection, and engagement with diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Via Hendrix
Our comprehensive four-year plan begins by asking where you want to go and then equips you with the guidance, experiences, and space for personal growth and achievement.
At Hendrix, career readiness is embedded in every course, project, and hands-on learning opportunity. This ensures that you are building toward a meaningful life filled with purpose, starting from day one when you arrive on the Hendrix campus.
Careers & Outcomes
A Hendrix Gender and Sexuality Studies education is a gateway to meaningful work across communities and professions, providing the critical thinking, communication, research, and cultural analysis skills that employers value and preparing students to engage thoughtfully with questions of identity, equity, power, and social change.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good candidates from great ones. Via Hendrix, students in Gender and Sexuality Studies build practical experience through co-op opportunities focused on identity, equity, advocacy, and social change, such as with:
- Legal Aid and Human Rights Organizations
- Community Outreach Programs
- Communications and Media Organizations
- Non-profit and Advocacy Organizations
Meet the Faculty
Faculty who support Gender and Sexuality Studies bring expertise from across disciplines, helping students examine gender, sexuality, identity, power, and culture from multiple perspectives. As teachers and mentors, they work closely with students to strengthen critical thinking, research, and communication skills while preparing them for meaningful work in advocacy, education, policy, community engagement, and beyond.
Carol L. West
Harold and Lucy Cabe Distinguished Professor of English
Related Programs
Via Hendrix, you can explore how identity, culture, power, and social structures shape human experience, connect gender and sexuality studies to contemporary issues, or even build your own major around equity, advocacy, and social change.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Every community benefits from deeper understanding, thoughtful advocacy, and a commitment to equity. Learn how much value the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor via Hendrix can deliver for you.