Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Amelia Hess, psychology and criminal justice with a minor in WGSS, '19

Before adding women's, gender and sexuality studies (WGSS) as my minor, I felt like my activism and my education were disconnected. The minor let me further my activism in an educational setting. The classes offered an inclusive and challenging environment. It not only improved my collegiate experience, but also prepared me for my future. I am currently studying to be a mental health therapist in hopes to empower women and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Helene Slinker, political science with a minor in WGSS, '20

By taking women's, gender and sexuality studies (WGSS) classes, I sharpened my critical thinking and writing skills. An archival research project that I completed in one of my classes even led to publication in an undergraduate research journal! The things I learned in my WGSS classes also helped me gain a better understanding of my own major and other two minors — international studies and German language and literature.

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University of Missouri-Kansas city

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

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Amelia Hess, psychology and criminal justice with a minor in WGSS, '19

Helene Slinker, political science with a minor in WGSS, '20

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Travel to West Africa

SHSS News

Three UMKC Students Win Grants to Study Abroad

Freedom Riders Come to UMKC

More Study-Abroad Grants Going to Financial-Need UMKC Students

University of Missouri-Kansas city

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Get help paying for college

Learn about our degree programs

Talk to a faculty mentor

Explore research opportunities

Meet Our Alumni

Amelia Hess, psychology and criminal justice with a minor in WGSS, '19

Helene Slinker, political science with a minor in WGSS, '20

Opportunities to Get Involved

Student organizations

Research opportunities

Travel to West Africa

SHSS News

Three UMKC Students Win Grants to Study Abroad

Freedom Riders Come to UMKC

More Study-Abroad Grants Going to Financial-Need UMKC Students

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies