Gender Studies Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Gender Studies
Gender Studies focuses on the interrelationships with other categories of analysis, including race, sexuality, class, disability, and nationality. Gender Studies explore the meaning of gender across cultures and social aspects and analyze gender in terms of institutions, practices, representations, and knowledge. This major helps students in achieving an understanding of the options and situations of genders in the past as well as the present.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Social
Gender Studies Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Research
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Counsel
- Advocate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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