In this course, students will gain in-depth understanding of gendered aspects of society and culture, particularly in relation to other inequalities and social divisions, with UEA’s MA in Gender Studies. From literary theory to online activism, you will explore the dynamics of gender that structure the private and public worlds in which women and men, girls and boys operate. You will be introduced to all the fundamental debates of gender studies and feminist research methods, equipping you with the tools to actively participate in the shaping of the field. Our teaching is conducted by experts from across the many disciplines that fall under the gender studies remit, including literature, history, philosophy, languages, film and media studies. And you will gain a valuable social science perspective on the subject through input from experts in cultural studies, politics, law and business. Understanding how the study of gender is enriched and complicated by an emphasis on ethnicity, sexuality and religion, this programme responds to a contemporary moment in which issues of equality and diversity are understood as vital for organisational success, in which public feminism has a renewed prominence in culture, and in which tackling gender inequalities remains a challenge. Against this background, the MA Gender Studies develops the centrality of gender to humanities disciplines – literature, history, philosophy – while drawing on UEA’s strengths in interdisciplinary fields such as film and media studies, American studies and intercultural communication. On this course you will explore culture, society and history via a diverse range of disciplinary approaches and methods. In addition to learning about the history of ideas, and key writings about gender, you will think critically about the direction of contemporary gender studies and the kinds of questions we should be asking about gender equality in arts, society and culture. You will also benefit from UEA’s expertise in politics and sociology – vital to understanding social change, women’s rights and equality issues more broadly – as well as law, business and development studies.