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Gender Studies at UZH

Gender Studies encompass topics related to women’s studies, masculinity studies, gender research as well as queer theory. They examine the significance of gender and gender differences from a historical, culturally comparative, and theoretically reflective perspective. Gender Studies explore the form and function of biological, psychological, and cultural distinctions in gender relations. They examine processes of social construction and renegotiation of gender.

At UZH, we understand gender studies as a decidedly interdisciplinary field – as a perspective that is applied in different ways in different disciplines. The thematic focus of our master’s program is on gender theories and theoretical foundations, literature and culture, non-European societies, transregional and postcolonial studies.

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Master’s program in Gender Studies

The University of Zurich offers Gender Studies as an interdisciplinary, non-consecutive master’s program. There are two formats to choose from: the specialized master’s program in Gender Studies (major 90 ECTS) and the complementary master’s program in Gender Studies (minor 30 ECTS).

Organization

The Chair of Gender Studies and Islamic Studies is responsible for the core program in Gender Studies and for coordinating with other contributing programs. Through the research database in gender research, the Gender Studies team makes visible gender research in the disciplines at UZH. Moreover, it guarantees networking within Switzerland and internationally.

The interdisciplinary Fachkommission is composed of the Chair’s team, representatives from the various disciplines, and student representatives. It acts as the primary sponsoring body for the  program in Gender Studies.

The Kuratorium, which is also composed of members of the chair team, representatives of several disciplines, and student representatives, is responsible for quality assurance in the Master’s program.