FGSS-BA - Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (BA)

The Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides students with the knowledge and skills to investigate the significance of gender and sexuality in all areas of human life. Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies examines understandings of and experiences of gender and sex and how these intersect with factors such as race, nationality, religion and belief, class, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, medicine, and health, technology and age.  Additionally, the program coordinates courses offered across the University into a curriculum of LGBTQ+ studies. Through personalized, interdisciplinary curricula and practical experience, our students explore varied perspectives in gender and sexuality studies methodologies and theories to learn, ask questions, carry out research, and chart their own career and intellectual paths. 

To declare the major, the student must first email the Assistant Director of Student Services (winnini@stanford.edu), who will guide the student through the steps of declaration. The student then must meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Mona Tajali (mtajali@stanford.edu), to develop and review their study plan. As the final step, the student declares the major on AXESS.