Welcome to the Women and Gender
Studies Program at the University of
California, Davis.
Women and Gender Studies is an
interdisciplinary program founded on
the understanding that the social
production of gender is inseparable
from that of race, sexuality, class,
nationality, ability and other
categories of difference. Our
curriculum places feminist concerns
within a transnational context, while
respecting the need for geographic and
historical specificity. These
frameworks inform our teaching, our
research, our institutional and
community practices, and the principles
we bring to our classrooms.
Women and Gender Studies offers a
wide range of classes that use the lens
of gender to examine colonialism and post-colonialism,
globalization, history, sexuality, queer theory,
literature, popular culture, feminist
video production, area studies, film,
fashion and food. We also
offer students the opportunity to earn
internship credits, conduct independent
research, and write an Honors
Thesis.
The Women and Gender Studies Program
at Davis offers both an undergraduate
Major and Minor. We also work
collaboratively with other units on
campus to sponsor two undergraduate
minors, Sexuality Studies and Social
and Ethnic Relations, and an
undergraduate concentration in
transnational production and
consumption. On the graduate
level, we are affiliated with the
Designated Emphasis in Feminist Theory
and Research and work very closely with
the Cultural Studies Graduate
Group.
We invite you to read more about our
program and explore the many options
that Women and Gender Studies has to
offer.
News and Announcements
Young, Queer and Sociologically Informed
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UC-Davis Women and Gender Studies students and faculty featured in Ms. Magazine Blog.
Women & Gender Studies Annual Feminist Seminar
March 8th, 2012
6-8 PM (Doors open 5.45)
Putah Creek Lodge
Chancellor Linda Katehi will speak on
Gender and Social Justice
In the Public University of California
FLIER
In the wake of the events of 18 November 2011, the UC Davis community has reaffirmed its
commitment to public education. The Women and Gender Studies faculty appreciates Chancellor
Katehi?s and Provost Hexter?s initiative to spearhead open discussion on the link between the
land grant institution and public education, that is, the role that the University of California
should play in providing affordable education to California residents. As feminist educators
concerned with the politics of knowledge, the WGS faculty welcomes the opportunity to hear and
discuss the Chancellor?s reflections on issues of gender equity and social justice in our public
university.
Linda Katehi became the sixth chancellor of the University of California, Davis, on August 17, 2009.
As chief executive officer, she oversees all aspects of the university?s teaching, research and
public service mission.
Chancellor Katehi also holds UC Davis faculty appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and
in the Women and Gender Studies Program.
Please join us for dinner and the presentation by the Chancellor
Please RSVP by March 2nd to Naomi Ambriz: nambriz@ucdavis.edu
Women and Gender Studies Program, 752-6429
Donation checks should be made out to Regents of the University of California
Sponsors: Women and Gender Studies, Consortium for Women in Research,
Office of Campus Community Relations, African-American & African Studies, American Studies.
HART HALL SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE TEACH-IN
Please join us in welcoming Angela Y. Davis, educator,
intellectual, and activist for the rights of the imprisoned,
poor, and disenfranchised, in leading a Teach-In on "Social
Justice in the Public University of California: Reflections and
Strategies," brought to you by Hart Hall Social Justice Initiative.
Her keynote address will be followed by a discussion with UCD
students and then a UCD faculty roundtable. We hope to see you there!
WHAT: Hart Hall Social Justice Initiative Teach-In -- "Social
Justice in the Public University of California: Reflections and Strategies"
WHO: Angela Y. Davis, Keynote Speaker
Students: Abigail Boggs, Chelsea Jones, Yadira de la Cruz, & Miguel Espinoza;
Faculty: Bruce Haynes, Sunaina Maira, Ines Hernandez-Avila, & Angie Chabram,
representing African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Studies,
and Native American Studies, respectively.
When: Feb. 23rd., 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC), Main Floor
Sponsored by: UCD Dean's Office, Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies; UCD Office
of the Provost; UCD Principles of Community, Office of Community & Campus Relations;
UCD King Hall School of Law; Cross Cultural Center; UCD Davis Humanities Institute;
African & African American Studies; American Studies; Asian American Studies; Chicana/o
Studies; Cultural Studies; Native American Studies; Women and Gender Studies.
Note: The event will be made available via video and archived.
