Global Gender Studies
How is reproductive justice activism shaping global politics? How can we protect the rights of the LGBTQI+ community through laws and policies? How do we analyze gendered and sexualized images in art, media and culture? How have ideologies of gender and sexual identities shaped systems of inequality? If these types of questions fascinate you, then let’s talk about global gender studies. Maybe you always knew you wanted to be a gender studies major, or maybe you didn’t even know it existed until now. Either way, you are welcome here—in a program that’s incredibly relevant and timely, anywhere in the world, in nearly every aspect of society.
What will I learn?
"You will learn so much about different perspectives, deconstruct what you have been taught your entire life and gain the ability to critically analyze the world around you." That's how one of our students described UB's program, one of the first women's studies programs in the U.S.. Here, you'll typically take classes that focus on feminist theory, intersectional analysis of global citizenship and public policy, and the role of gender and sexual identities in shaping art, literature and culture in an atmosphere that one student described as, "uplifting and empowering and safe."
What can I do with a global gender studies degree?
As more organizations focus on social justice, equity and gender issues, you’ll likely find opportunities at government agencies, nonprofit institutions and large companies. For example, your career might include working for a women’s rights organization, developing policies for a health care system, or improving inclusion at a school or media company. Your career options may include:
- Biographer.
- Business manager.
- Career counselor.
- Community service agency director.
- Community outreach coordinator.
- Communications specialist.
- Diversity and inclusion specialist.
- Health policy planner.
- Human rights advocate.
- Human service worker.
- Investment counselor.
- Journalist.
- Lawyer.
- Legal advocate.
- Medical doctor.
- Nurse practitioner.
- Market research analyst.
- Public relations specialist.
- Public health educator.
- Social worker.
- Teacher.
- Union organizer.
Many of our students also go to graduate school to get an advanced degree in education, gender and women’s studies, law, public policy or other areas.
By the Numbers
Check out salary ranges and career outlooks straight from the U.S. Department of Labor to see the return on investment for your degree.
| Occupation Title | Mean Annual Wage | Mean Hourly Wage | Future Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,810.00 | $32.60 |
Data provided by the and DOL data from 2024.