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Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that analyzes and investigates gender's functions in society and women's roles, issues, history, and contributions to humankind.

Summer 2009 Office Hours

  • Closed: July 3-July 10
  • Office will re-open on July 13

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News & Events

Congratulations 2009 Graduate Certificate Recipients!

  • Lee Berlet, Ph.D. student, History
  • Anna Burke-Herrera, MA candidate, History
  • Holle Canatella, Ph.D. candidate, History
  • Montse Feu, Ph.D. candidate, Hispanic Studies
  • Hulya Ozcan Dogan, MA candidate, Anthropology
  • Melissa Torress, MSW candidate, Social Work

Faculty Affiliate Kwan Makes Headlines

  • Dr. Samantha Kwan, Sociology, has recently been feautured on the UH website and in the Houston Chronicle for her research on gender and body image.

Women's Studies Notecards

  • Our lovely notecards feature artwork by Houston artist Mallory Agerton.
  • View the piece here.
  • Available by mail for $11, or stop by Brazos Bookstore or the Women's Studies office to purchase for $10/set.
  • To have cards mailed to you, phone 713-743-3214 to pay by credit or send your check and address information to our office (address below).

Recap: "Gender, Creativity and the New Longevity" Conference

Faculty Affiliate Recent Work

Scholarships/Fellowship Recipients

 

 

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