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Students in the Women’s Studies Program at WVU study diverse topics that cross academic boundaries and relate to issues in everyday life. We offer classes in fields such as sociology, history, English, political science, geography, and foreign languages which help students develop a well-rounded understanding of the world in which they live.
The focus of women’s studies is to consider how gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and age shape all aspects of women’s lives. It explores how society constructs the concepts of ‘femininity’ and ‘masculinity’ during different time periods and across cultures. Women’s studies also encourages students to think critically and develop skills that will prepare them for careers in public relations, criminology, policy analysis, information technology, international development, and many other fields.