Welcome

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding, Chair of Women's Studies and Ethnic Studies Professor, is this year's recipient of the Livingston Award.  To view the lecture, please click here.

Sujatha Moni, Assistant Professor, Women's Studies is the winner of the SSIS Outstanding Teaching Award, 2012-13.

Upcoming Events

Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA) Upcoming Events:

"Violence Against Women in the United States; Discussion and Celebration of the passing of VAWA" Tuesday, March 5, 2013. 4-5 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center, Sacramento State Union

"Real Women Have Curves" film screening and discussion
Thursday, March 14th, 2013. 3-5 p.m. at the Multi-Cultural Center, Library 1010 (Next to Java City)

"Makers" Documentary screening and panel discussion
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. 3-5 p.m. at the Multi-Cultural Center, Library 1010 (Next to Java City)
Co-sponsors: Women's Studies Department, Multi-Cultural Center, Women's Resource Center.

 

The field of Women’s Studies is dedicated to studying women’s lives and facilitating political activism and community participation. What makes Women’s Studies such a dynamic field is the conviction that theoretical knowledge is best illuminated when connected to political projects and personal experiences.

Our Women’s Studies curriculum is multi-disciplinary and focuses on women, gender, and sexuality in relation to other social and economic forces such as racism, ethnocentrism, capitalism, and militarism. Students have opportunities to examine women’s diverse experiences–locally, nationally and globally–within feminist and social justice frameworks.

The course of study situates gender in specific historical and cultural contexts, and examines how our lives are shaped by social and economic institutions, political movements, and individual experiences. We also place a strong focus on community involvement and activism, and we offer many opportunities for internships and service work credit.

Department Contact Information

Department Chair: Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding
Office Coordinator: Michelle Tarter
Phone: (916) 278-6817
Fax: (916) 278-7390
Office: Amador Hall 561B
E-mail: womensstudies@csus.edu

Department Office Hrs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-4:00;
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00-12:00

Mailing Address:
Women's Studies Department
California State University, Sacramento
6000 "J" Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6035

Any questions or comments? E-mail us!