women's studies

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

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

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women's studies

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English Language Learners Definition of women's studies

: the study of subjects relating to women, their roles in history, and their contributions to society

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