Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
Why Study Sexualities, Genders and Social Change?
This program will take you on an eye-opening journey into understanding human diversity and social justice. You will explore how sexual orientations, gender identities, and social norms shape our world. You’ll dive deep into topics like 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, feminist movements, and cultural perspectives on sexuality.
By studying these subjects, you’ll develop empathy and critical thinking skills to challenge stereotypes and advocate for equality. Imagine exploring how media, laws, and cultures influence our views on gender and sexuality. It’s about creating positive change in society by understanding and respecting everyone’s rights and identities.
You will specialize in one of two areas, where you can focus on courses centered around:
- Politics and Power: community-outreach, activism, advocacy, public policy, social work and the justice system.
- Creativity and Expression: writing and literature, artistic practice, digital applications, and communication.
To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our Academic Calendar.
Join Advocates and Thought Leaders in Social Change
Become part of a dynamic community, collaborating directly with community partners on the ground, working to make meaningful change. Your voice and experiences will shape a better world!
Empower Your Passion for Advocacy and Outreach
Explore topics close to your heart and gain essential skills in advocacy and outreach, such as partnering community-based organizations and NGOs or developing school policies, public awareness campaigns, workshops, and events.
Hands-On Social Change Experience
As a final capstone project, you will create a community-based intervention or advocacy campaign alongside a local organization to address a specific social issue to promote inclusive practices.
Hear From A Current Student
In my second year SXGN 2010 course, we had an assignment where we needed to do something for International Women’s Day. In my group, we decided to run a donation drive for the Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. We ran this drive for three weeks and collected tons of donations for the center. Upon dropping off the donations we were given a tour of the facility and met several employees there and were able to build connections with these community partners.
Careers
By studying Sexualities, Genders and Social Change, you’ll gain critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues and advocate for inclusivity. Practical experience in advocacy and outreach prepares you to lead initiatives that promote social justice. This program not only prepared you academically, but also empowers you to make a difference in your community and beyond.
Graduates can go on to pursue a graduate degree with a collaborative specialization in Sexualities, Genders and Bodies.
Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Social Worker
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
- Counselor or Therapist
- Policy Analyst
- Public Health Educator
- Human Rights Advocate
- Journalist
- Legal Advocate
- And many more
Discover More Options
Students considering the Sexualities, Genders and Social Change program may also be interested in studying Psychology, Philosophy, Culture and Technology Studies, or other programs.
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