
Women's and Gender Studies Department
Women's and Gender Studies engages students in a critical understanding of the complex ways gender shapes the world around them, particularly in relation to race, sexuality, class, and other social factors.
Women's and Gender Studies invites all students to participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary program of study that places women at the center of traditional disciplines. It encourages the critical examination of academic fields such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts as well as the gendered assumptions that underwrite them.
Our mission is to foster a vigorous intellectual environment where students can develop their analytical thinking skills and conceptual tools for social change.
Events
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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800Join the Departments of History, Women's and Gender Studies, and Political Science and International Relations for a signature event on the ongoing protests in Iran. Featuring...
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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0800The Apathy Effect immerses its audience in international stories of resilient young survivors of human trafficking and the response of everyday people who were ignited with...

Women's and Gender Studies meets Abby Wambach at LMU's 2022 Commencement
LMU was proud to welcome Abby Wambach to campus as our 2022 Commencement Speaker! Luckily, our Women's and Gender Studies Faculty were able to meet with Abby Wambach and take some photos! Abby Wambach is a fearless athlete, activist, and leader, and is a tireless advocate for women's rights and equality. We at the Department of Women's and Gender Studies were excited to meet her! Thank you Abby Wambach for your inspiring words and deeds.
