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Women's and Gender Studies Student Association

The Women’s and Gender Studies Student Association (WGSSA) is a group on campus that provides resources and events for students interested in women’s and gender studies, feminist theory, and related theories or disciplines. The WGSSA is composed of students who are majoring and minoring in WGS and is open to students from any field or background. Some examples of activities that they do are crafty and creative events, a reading group, and speakers. They are open to any ideas that students might have for future events.

Email: uw.wgssa@outlook.ca
Instagram: @uw.wgssa

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to create community and safer space for students interested in or a part of Women’s and Gender Studies, a multidisciplinary area that critically analyzes a wide range of social, cultural, and political issues. We support students’ academic journeys (study groups, mentorship, peer review, reading groups). We benefit students who wish to have more in-depth conversations around gender, race, class, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, and more. We take an intersectional, analytical, and academic approach to exploring culture and society. We promote critical thinking and analytical skills in an environment that fosters community. We aim to create a radically inclusive space for students to connect with others with similar interests, discuss relevant topics, support each other in their academic journeys, and dismantle/smash/remove systems of oppression.

Upcoming Events

 

Crochet Workshop - every other Friday in Fall term, 1:00-3:00pm

Every other Friday from 1:00-3:00pm in Room 1A02 (Ashdown Hall)

  • October 3
  • October 31
  • November 14
  • November 28
  • December 12

All bodies and skill ranges welcome, including beginners. 

Bring a current project, start a new one, or come to practice!

Materials provided

A Spooky Hallo-zine Workshop! - Friday, October 24, 1:30-3:30pm

Friday, October 24, 2025

1:30-3:30pm

In the CRiCS Boardroom (find out how to get there)

Join us in the CRiCS Boardroom (3C26) for an afternoon of spooky, crafty fun!

Learn about the history of zine making!

Learn about Body Horror as a sub genre and how it has been critiqued by feminists and film critics!

Discuss recent Body Horror films by female and gender-diverse directors!

Create zines inspired by Body Horror!

All materials will be provided

Mark the Page: Inclusive Kids Books - Friday, November 7, 12:30-2:00pm

Friday, November 7, 2025

12:30-2:00pm 

UW Library Atrium (Next to the Archives)

Come create feminist bookmarks and read stories! All supplies included!