Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

GSWS 208-3 STT Diagnosing Difference Race and Gender in Global Medical Perspective 1177

This course explores this how race and gender are defined and diagnosed within medical knowledge systems, health technologies, and clinical practices in different cultural and historical contexts. learn more →
GSWS 333-4: RWW Advanced Seminar: Critical Nonsexualities 1177

Register now for Critical Nonsexualities in Fall 2017! learn more →
Dr Jen Marchbank receives Surrey Pride Award

Congratulations on this well deserved award! learn more →
Nathan Flaig MA Thesis Defence

Dissertation Title: Straight Lines? Re-Reading the Discourse of Straight-Acting for Subversive Effect learn more →
Margaret Lowe Benston Lecture Series 2017

A performance of Bharata Natyam with a special segment on Nobel-laureate Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore by Arno Kamolika learn more →
Conference on Migration of Bengalis to BC

Canada 150 Conference on Migration of Bengalis to BC, September 16, 2017 learn more →
Convocation Spring 2017

Reception for Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies graduands on June 7, 11:30 - 12:30. Click to see photos of the event learn more →
DIVERSEcity Report Launch

Mapping Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Migrant Needs in Surrey, BC Official Launch Party June 2 learn more →
Why Study Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies?

Watch a video to find out why you should be taking GSWS Courses! learn more →
Undergraduate GSWS Student Success

Reflections on Attending Thompson Rivers University’s 10th Annual Philosophy, History, and Politics Undergraduate Conference - GSWS Joint Major student, Jane Komori learn more →
Traveling Speakers Series

PhD ABD student, Robert Bittner visits Fort St. John to talk about identity, issues and topics affecting LGBTQ youth and adults. learn more →
Habiba Zaman and Hohai University 2016

GSWS Professor awarded Advisory Professorship by Hohai University, China learn more →

Welcome

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University welcomes students interested in the study of women, gender, sexuality, and feminism. The department’s interdisciplinary degree programs and faculty offer courses in a wide range of subject areas in the social sciences, humanities, natural/applied sciences, and contemporary arts.

Why Study Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies?

Watch the "Why Study Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies?" YouTube video featuring Dr. Lara Campbell, Dr. Coleman Nye and Dr. Habiba Zaman.

Current Events

September 16, 2017
Conference on Migration of Bengalis to BC
Canada 150 Conference on Migration of Bengalis to BC, September 16, 2017
September 15, 2017
Margaret Lowe Benston Lecture Series 2017
A performance of Bharata Natyam with a special segment on Nobel-laureate Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore by Arno Kamolika
September 05, 2017
GSWS 208-3 STT Diagnosing Difference Race and Gender in Global Medical Perspective 1177
This course explores this how race and gender are defined and diagnosed within medical knowledge systems, health technologies, and clinical practices in different cultural and historical contexts.
September 05, 2017
GSWS 101:3 Gender Talk 1177 (B-Soc)
This course examines how ideas about femininity and masculinity shape our institutions, popular culture, and policies, studies the interconnections of gender with race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality, and debates the history and future of feminist activism.
September 05, 2017
GSWS 333-4: RWW Advanced Seminar: Critical Nonsexualities 1177
Register now for Critical Nonsexualities in Fall 2017!
August 08, 2017
Nathan Flaig MA Thesis Defence
Dissertation Title: Straight Lines? Re-Reading the Discourse of Straight-Acting for Subversive Effect

Media

Services needed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning newcomers in Surrey: Study

Click to read article - The Vancouver Sun

GSWS Professor, Dr. Jen Marchbank weighs in on the issue of gender free identification.

Effort to remove baby’s gender from health card advances equality: experts

Click to read article - The Globe and Mail

The Pride Report. City of Surrey moves toward progress

Featuring Dr. Jen Marchbank and GSWS Students

Click here to read SR3Y article

GSWS faculty member Dr. Helen Leung and GSWS associate member Christine Kim discuss the Institute for Transpacific Cultural Research in the SFU FASS Magazine. Click on the link below.

Christine Kim and Helen Leung on the Institute for Transpacific Cultural Research

~ SFU FASS Magazine

Watch Charis, a GSWS Masters student and the advisory groups' Graduate Student Society representative, discuss what has happened so far in the process and how you can give feedback on the draft policy.