Gender Studies Institute
Our Mission
Studying and researching Gender at Trinity Western University.
In order to function as godly Christian leaders, our students must be prepared to be sensitive to the nuances of gender in both the private and public sectors. The Gender Studies Institute fosters interdisciplinary teaching, intellectual dialogue, research, and collaboration in all areas of gender studies. The interdisciplinary nature of the institute will enable TWU scholars to collaboratively address with students gender issues that come out of every discipline, such as domestic violence, child abuse, and gendered visions of care, exploring how categories such as class, race, and gender intersect, to train leaders who will enjoy and foster restorative gendered relationships.
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Upcoming Events - Spring 2012
GENDER CAFE ~ Pornography: Pixilated Sex, Fragmented Bodies, and Holy Longing
Facilitator: Rob Rhea
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7:00 – 8.30 P.M., Fosmark Graduate Collegium (directions /campus map)
FULL PROFESSOR INAUGURAL LECTURE: Dr. Allyson Jule, School of Education
Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:10 - 3:00 P.M., Alumni Hall, Reimer Student Centre
Topic: "Silence of the Lambs: Girls, Language, and Schooling"
RSVP to Colleen Hansen at colleen.hansen@ twu.ca
GENDER CAFE ~ The Iron Lady and Women in Leadership
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 P.M., Fosmark Graduate Collegium
(Suggestion: View the film, The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep beforehand)
March Annual Lecture Series: Stephanie Coontz, Special Guest Speaker
Thursday, March 22nd. In Northwest Auditorium.
3:00 – 5:00 Graduate Student Research Symposium; Evening Keynote Lecture, 7:00 – 8.30: Stephanie Coontz.
Topic: Gender, Marriage and Family Life
more details on the Activities page
"We all stand to benefit from changes that would encourage boys and girls to explore the full range of human development and prepare them to participate as citizens in a truly democratic society" (Carol Gilligan)