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TRENTU.CA / Future Students / Undergraduate / Programs / Gender & Social Justice (Co-op Available)

Gender & Social Justice (Co-op Available)

Engage with dedicated faculty who are actively involved in research in areas like gender research, education, and advocacy – including the Canada Research Chair in Feminist and Gender Studies.
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Explore the profound ways gender relations have shaped culture, history and contemporary society. In this program, you will examine a broad range of feminist perspectives through a social justice lens. Dive deep into conversations about labour, reproductive rights, health, popular culture and social movements, law, climate justice, size discrimination, and globalization. Drawing on anti-oppressive, arts-based and social science frameworks, you will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of feminist thought and practice, and the ways they intersect with critical race, disability, decolonial, performance and sexual diversity studies.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)

Locations:

  • Durham GTA
  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • Feminist Studies
  • Sexuality Studies
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  • Explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.A. co-op option, giving you the edge for future career success
  • Put your knowledge to the test through a community-based gender research project working with organizations like The Elizabeth Fry Society or the Ontario Public Research Interest Group
  • Calibrate a skillset that includes a gendered lens on key issues, invaluable for those seeking careers in social work, teaching, human resources, or politics
  • Access awards and bursaries exclusive to Gender and Social Justice students
  • Engage with award-winning authors, filmmakers, performance artists, 2SLGBTQIA+ activists
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"Women's Studies and Business is the perfect combination for me because I am a woman in business."

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Human Rights Specialist

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

$21.50 - $51.28/hr
Salary Range
81,000
Jobs in Canada
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10YR Job Outlook
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Career Opportunities

  • Lawyer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Community Development Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Healthcare Professional
  • Equity Advisor
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Researcher
  • Program Manager
  • Psychologist
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Teacher
  • Journalist

Popular Courses:

  • Gender, Race and Popular Culture
  • Criminalizing Women
  • Contemporary Feminisms
  • Decolonizing Feminisms
  • Gender, Sexualities and the Law
  • Troubling Trans: Trans Cultures
  • Theories and Resistance: Doing Feminist Research
  • Gender, Health and the Environment
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
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Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements:

  • A minimum 80% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Related Programs

  • Canadian Studies (Co-op Available)
  • Cultural Studies (Co-op Available)
  • Political Studies (Co-op Available)
  • Social Work
  • Sociology (Co-op Available)

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