Hartwick College students sitting on Founders' Way

Welcome to Hartwick Gender and Sexuality Studies

WHY STUDY GENDER and Sexuality STUDIES AT HARTWICK?

You want to challenge traditional gender roles. You seek to understand oppression and its roots in gender inequality.

Here’s why our women and gender studies program stands out:

  • Discover how gender identity shapes everything from education to career prospects – and learn how to drive meaningful change.
  • Broaden your perspective to challenge all forms of oppression, from class and race to violence, militarism, ecological harm and political inequality.

Pair With:

  • Pair with political science to fight gender oppression through laws and policies.
  • Pair with nursing to promote inclusivity in healthcare outcomes.
  • Pair with business administration to foster gender equity in the workplace.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Study across a wide range of courses, from “Deviance and Social Control” to “Gender Identity in The Middle Ages” – even art, literature and music courses.
  • Explore gender roles in different countries and cultures through J Term courses abroad.
  • Partner with faculty to research a gender studies topic and showcase your findings at Student Showcase.

Faculty

Karina Walker

Assistant Professor of Spanish & Co-coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Studies
607-431-4849

Michael Branch

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Co-coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Studies
607-431-4283

Elena Chernyak

Associate Professor of Sociology
607-431-4327

Matthew Chick

Assistant Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Program Coordinator
607-431-4611

Cheryl Johnson

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
607-431-4890

Barbara Kahl

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts

Laurel Elder

Professor of Political Science and Department Chair
607-431-4887

Michelle Budwitz

Assistant Professor of Public Health
607-431-4392

Susan J. Navarette

Professor of English
607-431-4643

Douglas Zullo

Associate Professor of Art History
607-431-4818