Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

The Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies program offers students of all backgrounds the opportunity to examine their assumptions and ask the big questions about our cultural and societal realities.

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Department News

Dr. Del McWhorter was recently recognized for 25 years of service to the University of Richmond.

National studies confirm that women’s studies is more popular than ever — read the full story here.

The WGSS Program’s response to gender-based violence on the University of Richmond campus. The Program offers an 8 Point Plan for Addressing Gender-Based Violence and 3 Appendices. The first Appendix, a "Green Paper," includes the array of community voices WGSS gathered from faculty, students, alumni, and administrators over the past few weeks.

WGSS Program’s Statement in Response to Campus Incidents on Halloween

Queen Palestine 10-4-24

"Queer Palestine & the Empire of Critique" Book Talk

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024

Humanities Commons, Humanities Building

12-1:30 pm 

This event is only open to UR faculty, staff, and students. RSVP is requested, as lunch will be provided. For more info or to register, please visit: https://sl.richmond.edu/ut. 

The Student Center for Equity & Inclusion and the Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program would like to invite you to kickoff LGBTQ+ History Month with "Queer Palestine & the Empire of Critique", a book talk and discussion with Dr. Sa’ed Atshan (he/him) on Friday, October 4th from 12 - 1:30 PM in the Humanities Commons. 

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will Program

will is a nationally recognized program for students interested in exploring gender and social justice issues both in and out of the classroom. Students strengthen their leadership skills, build close friendships, and actively work to create a more equitable world.

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Faculty Highlights

Dr. Mariela Méndez
Méndez Published

Mariela Méndez, associate professor of Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies, published the chapter "A imprensa 'para mulheres': Possível roteiro de leitura" in Por uma história feminista da literatura brasileira, the first volume of the Feminist History of Brazilian Literature.

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Dr. Rhiannon Graybill
Graybill Published

Rhiannon Graybill, Marcus M. and Carole M. Weinstein & Gilbert M. and Fannie S. Rosenthal Chair of Jewish Studies, published Narrating Rape: Shifting Perspectives in Biblical Literature and Popular Culture by SCM Press.

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Upcoming Events

Nov 06
Art & Art History: Frames of Reference Series, Kevin Jerome Everson
7:00 PM
Nov 07
Art & Art History: Frames of Reference Series, Kevin Jerome Everson
7:00 PM
Nov 13
"Changing Gender: A Conversation with Susan Stryker.”
4:30 PM
Jan 23 2025
"Art as a Vehicle for Change: a Conversation with Cathy Park Hong" with Chad Shomura.
4:30 PM
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Resources

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Contact Us

Mailing address:

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program
University of Richmond
211 Richmond Way
Richmond, Virginia 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8080

Program Coordinator: Julietta Singh
Academic Administrative Specialist: Nancy Propst