Centre for Women's Studies
Founded in 1984, the Centre for Women's Studies at York (CWS) is among the most well-established bases for feminist and gender-oriented teaching and research, both in the UK and internationally. We adopt a women-centred and interdisciplinary approach to the changing nature of both women's experiences and gender relations. By drawing on a range of disciplines - cultural studies, history, literature, philosophy, politics, sociology, social policy - we explore the differing perspectives each has to offer, as well as the creative tensions between them.
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News
Open Letter from CWS staff to students on Black Lives Matter
Posted on Thursday 18 June 2020
Click to see the open letter from CWS staff on Black Lives Matter
CWS Statement on Black Lives Matter
Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2020
As a Centre, we have been reflecting on how we can meaningfully act to challenge institutionalised racism. As a feminist community, we stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matters Movement and all those who seek to challenge and eradicate systemic injustice worldwide. We continue to seek ways to support our diverse community to care for each other through these challenging times and to work collectively towards building a fair and just society for all.
CWS Student Published in 'Feminist Media Studies'
Posted on Thursday 14 May 2020
We are delighted to congratulate CWS GEMMA student Aline Rodrigues Silva on the recent publication of her book review in Feminist Media Studies, Volume 20(3).
What our students say
"Make the most of your time at this great centre - the more you put in the more you'll get out of it (and the sky's the limit for that)!" - Lotika (former PhD student)
Read more students' experiences at the CWS.