As a feminist, gender & sexuality studies major, you’ll have the opportunity to study a wide range of fields from the perspectives of feminist and LGBTQIA critical analysis, in a global context and with the purpose of promoting social justice. You’ll use the skills you learn in these classes to engage with such disciplines as anthropology, performing and media arts, English literature, Africana studies, comparative literature, Romance studies, music, Asian studies, industrial and labor relations (ILR), science and technology studies, sociology, government, history, history of art and many more.
Core Faculty:
- Jane Juffer - Program Director
- Judith A. Byfield
- Debra Ann Castillo
- Julia Chang
- Naminata Diabate
- Brooke Erin Duffy
- Maria Fernandez
- Durba Ghosh
- Tao Leigh Goffe
- Ellis Hanson
- Saida Hodžić
- Cary Howie
- Karen Jaime
- Kate McCullough
- Juno Salazar Parreñas
- Judith A. Peraino
- Lucinda E.G. Ramberg
- Masha Raskolnikov
- Nick Salvato
- Shirley Samuels
- Katherine Sender
- Suman Seth
- Marie-Claire Vallois
- Sara Warner
Requirements
Want to start right away? Here are some basic requirements for students wanting to major in FGSS. Keep in mind this isn’t the complete list of formal requirement — that list can be found on the Courses of Study page.
The FGSS major requires a minimum of 36 credits in FGSS courses (9 courses), with three required courses:
- FGSS 2010 Introduction to Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- FGSS 3000 Feminist Theory (formerly FGSS 2020 Intro to Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Theories)
- FGSS 4000 Senior Seminar
And one course in each of the following three categories:
- Global Perspectives: Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Middle East
- Intersecting Structures of Oppression: Race, Ethnicity, and/ or Class
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Studies
Sample classes
- Spoken Word, Hip-Hop Theatre and the Politics of Performance
- Food, Gender, Culture
- Intersection of Feminist Theory and Practice: Migrant Families in Detention
- Sexual Politics of Religion
Outcomes
All information below is based on the 2014-2018 First-Destination Post-Graduate Survey. Lists are not exhaustive; rather, they are a sampling of the data.
"Other" includes time off, travel, volunteer experiences, and/or preparing for graduate school.
If you would like to more information, please email as_careers@cornell.edu
More than 4/5 of 2014-2018 FGSS graduates reported being Employed or Attending Graduate School, with the majority being Employed.
70% of the Class of 2014-2018 FGSS graduates completed the survey. n = 23
Below, you will find:
- Top Employment Sectors
- Where Graduates Work
- Top Graduate Fields
- Where Graduates Study
Top Employment Sectors
- Education
- Other Nonprofit Organization
- Government
- Communication/Media
- Law
- Technology
Where 2014-2018 FGSS Graduates Work
| Employer | Job Titles |
|---|---|
| City of Austin Health &Human Services Dept. | Communicable Disease Program Coordinator |
| City Year | Corps Member |
| Cornell University | Public Health Fellow |
| Dipont Education | Teacher |
| DRUM South Asian Organizing Center | Volunteer Management VISTA |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill | Program Coordinator |
| Fresh Start | Research Intern |
| Miller Mayer LLP | Immigration Legal Assistant |
| New York City Government | Development Assistant |
| Peace Corps | Health Educator |
| Shore Fire Media | Publicity Coordinator |
| TEKsystems | Compliance Auditor |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Production Assistant |
| The Hillbrook School | Teacher |
| United States Army | 2nd Lieutenant |
Top Graduate Fields Pursued
- English
- English Language & Literature
- Law
- Communication
- Nursing
Graduate Degrees Pursued
- PhD
- JD
- MA
- MSN
Where 2014-2018 FGSS Graduates Study
- Emory University
- New York University
- The University of Texas at Austin
- University of Maryland-College Park
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Vanderbilt University
