Gender & Social Justice (Co-op)
Explore the way gender relations have shaped culture, history and contemporary society. In this program, you will explore a broad range of feminist perspectives from a lens of social justice, in the classroom and within the community. Students who choose our co-op stream also have the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to a professional environment. Dive deep into conversations about labour, health, history, popular culture, law, the environment, social policy, literature, and globalization, and apply your learnings as you get real-world experience and prepare to land that first post-graduation job. At Trent, you will develop interdisciplinary perspectives on the ways that feminism intersects with critical race, disability, decolonial and critical sexuality studies, giving you the tools, knowledge and experience to champion awareness, education and change in your career.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- 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 competitive edge for future job prospects.
- 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 or policing
- Access awards and bursaries exclusive to Gender and Social Justice students
- Engage with guest lecturers, authors, and leaders in the field
"Women's Studies and Business is the perfect combination for me because I am a woman in business."
Career Paths:
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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.
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
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
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
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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