Women's and Gender Studies Student Association
The Women’s and Gender Studies Student Association (WGSSA) is a group on campus that provides resources and events for students interested in women’s and gender studies, feminist theory, and related theories or disciplines. The WGSSA is composed of students who are majoring and minoring in WGS and is open to students from any field or background. Some examples of activities that they do are crafty and creative events, a reading group, and speakers. They are open to any ideas that students might have for future events.
Email: uw.wgssa@outlook.ca
Instagram: @uw.wgssa
Our purpose is to create community and safer space for students interested in or a part of Women’s and Gender Studies, a multidisciplinary area that critically analyzes a wide range of social, cultural, and political issues. We support students’ academic journeys (study groups, mentorship, peer review, reading groups). We benefit students who wish to have more in-depth conversations around gender, race, class, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, and more. We take an intersectional, analytical, and academic approach to exploring culture and society. We promote critical thinking and analytical skills in an environment that fosters community. We aim to create a radically inclusive space for students to connect with others with similar interests, discuss relevant topics, support each other in their academic journeys, and dismantle/smash/remove systems of oppression.
The annual Women’s and Gender Studies and Disability Studies Colloquium is coming up fast. The WGSSA would love to encourage all students to think about submitting their creative work to share during the event.
We are hosting a hangout on Wednesday March 18th at 12-2PM in 2C16 where any students can connect with us if they're on the fence about possible work they'd like to submit, or if they have questions about what presentations at a colloquium could look like. This time is dedicated for students to connect, ask questions, and get our feedback on work before deciding to formally submit their work to Dr. Ruprai.
We are very eager to connect with more students in WGS/DIS courses. The WGSSA will provide information on where to submit their work if they choose to do so. Students who participate in the colloquium will receive a certificate of participation signed by the Department Chair.
