women's studies
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the multidisciplinary study of the social status and societal contributions of women and the relationship between power and gender
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But Obama's book has been assigned everywhere from Ohio State University to Fresno City College, in courses ranging from composition to Black women's studies.
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Hillel Italie, ajc, 1 Nov. 2021
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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Hillel Italie, ajc, 1 Nov. 2021
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 9 Jul. 2025.
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