SOU GSWS

We also participate in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major as both a primary and secondary field of concentration.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) at Southern Oregon University now offers a Major and Minor in GSWS and a Transgender Studies Certificate (the first of its kind in the US). Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (GSWS) at Southern Oregon University is a dynamic and interdisciplinary program where students develop a critical perspective taking into account gender, sex, sexuality, race/

02/11/2026

GSWS is hosting a food drive in support of Northwest Seasonal Workers Association. We will have 3 days/times for you to drop off food at SOU. Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 12-2pm in the SU Foyer, Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 3-5pm in front of the Hannon Library, and Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4:30-7pm at The Hawk. Please come support us!

Demystifying the intersection of race, gender and identity

11/01/2025

GSWS Professors were interviewed by JPR about their recent book, Transgender Intersections. Check it out:

Demystifying the intersection of race, gender and identity Carey Jean Sojka and Kylan Mattias de Vries both join the Exchange.

08/11/2025

SOPride Festival is coming the first weekend of October. Are there any students wanting to do a 10-15 minute skit or a performance? 🎭 If so please go to
www.sopride.org and fill out an application.

Home | Sopride Southern Oregon Pride is a diverse, all inclusive group of people standing in solidarity to promote our mission of equality, peace and acceptance for all humans.