A minor in Women's and Gender Studies is a cross-disciplinary course of study that addresses the way gender functions in society, while at the same time seeking to fill lacunae in all of the traditional disciplines where women have been omitted.

The minor in Women's and Gender Studies at Carthage introduces students at the undergraduate level to some of the most important ways in which the study of gender has been transforming knowledge across academic disciplines. It also seeks to address the imbalance in scholarly research that has prejudiced our understanding of humanity, assuming men to be the protagonists in our human story, and neglecting the study of women.

The program presents students with new knowledge that livens, challenges and contributes to all academic disciplines, as well as to the personal growth of each individual. It promotes critical thinking, a love of learning, and effective communication skills.

A minor in Women's and Gender Studies is a strong selling point in an age where companies increasingly require their employees to be conversant on issues relating to diversity and tolerance, for any career demanding synthetic and creative critical thinking skills.

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