Master Etudes Sur Le Genre

Master Etudes sur le Genre at Université Paris 8 - Vincennes - Saint-Denis in St Denis, France is a two-year graduate program in gender studies. This interdisciplinary field examines how gender shapes social, political, economic, and cultural life, drawing on sociology, history, philosophy, literature, law, and political science to analyze questions of identity, inequality, sexuality, and power. Students typically study feminist theory, the history of gender relations and social movements, gender and public policy, intersections of gender with race, class, and sexuality, and research methods for studying gender in social and cultural contexts. Coursework often includes close engagement with primary texts and case studies, as well as training in qualitative research methods used to study social phenomena related to gender. Because gender studies draws on multiple disciplines, programs in this field encourage students to build both theoretical fluency and the ability to apply gender analysis to concrete social, institutional, or cultural questions. Graduates pursue careers in equality and diversity roles within companies and public institutions, non-governmental organizations working on gender-related issues, cultural and media organizations, research and academic settings, and public policy bodies addressing questions of equality and social inclusion. Some continue toward doctoral research in gender studies or an allied social science or humanities discipline. The program spans two years and leads to a master's degree, with admission each September. All instruction is conducted in French, so applicants need strong French reading, writing, and discussion skills for engaging with theoretical texts and seminar work. Annual tuition is 250 EUR. Students considering this program in St Denis should have a background in the humanities or social sciences along with solid French proficiency.