women's studies

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Definition of women's studies

: the multidisciplinary study of the social status and societal contributions of women and the relationship between power and gender

Examples of women's studies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jules Gill-Peterson, a professor of gender, sexuality and women's studies at the University of Pittsburgh, said history suggests many trans children stay hidden out of fear for their safety. — Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 7 June 2021 In almost every culture, there are gender roles and people who veer away from them, said Jules Gill-Peterson, associate professor of English and gender, sexuality and women's studies at the University of Pittsburgh. — Lisa Selin Davis, CNN, 18 May 2021 Karla Holloway, who has taught African American studies and women's studies at Duke University, said Kelly's tweet was deeply offensive to Black women. — Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2020

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“Women's studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/women%27s%20studies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2021.

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