Bachelor of Social Science in Feminist and Gender Studies

University of Ottawa

The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies offers students exciting bilingual interdisciplinary programs that explore questions related to women, gender, power, and diversity. You will study important issues such as globalization, transnationalism, sexualities, gender identities, disability, colonialism, indigeneity, labour, reproduction, and racism. Course offerings are a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge that contributes to intellectual development, analytical competence, and collective efforts for social justice and transformation. You will benefit from the presence of top scholars such as the Joint Chair in Women's Studies which is shared with Carleton University and the University of Ottawa Echo Chair in Women’s Health. The Institute also hosts the Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women's Studies who acts as a resource person available to meet and exchange with you. Furthermore, you can conduct research at the Canadian Women's Movement Archives, located at the University of Ottawa’s Morisset Library.