Women’s studies has been taught at the Colleges since
1969 and the program was, in fact, one of the first such programs in
the country. The goals of the program are to educate women and men about
women’s participation
in history, literature, society and thought, and about the serious implications
for social and cultural life of the neglect of women’s contributions. In
pursuing these goals, we seek to enrich ourselves and others by asking questions
about past history and present practices in order to work for the betterment
of the future.
About The Program
Women’s studies is a multidisciplinary enterprise. Students are encouraged
to take a wide range of courses, developing theoretical sophistication, cultural
and historical awareness, and an understanding of multiple perspectives on
gender.
Women’s studies offers a disciplinary major and minor and an interdisciplinary
major and minor.
Where We Are Located
The HWS Women's Studies program is located in Demarest
Hall.
For more information, please contact:
Women's Studies
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
210 Demarest Hall
Geneva, NY 14456 Phone (315) 781-3460 Fax (315) 781-3348
For more information,
contact:
Betty Bayer, Associate Professor of Women's Studies, ext. 3460, 210 Demarest