UCF Women's and Gender Studies Program

03/21/2023

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

02/27/2023

Rep. Eskamani is a Women’s and Gender Studies alumnus sharing important information about how to engage and navigate legislative systems

Join State Representative Anna V. Eskamani for this community resource drop in advance of the Florida Legislative Session, starting March 7, 2023. We will share resources at doors like how to contact your elected officials, where to follow new bills, and what it means to be involved as constituents....

12/28/2022

We are proud of our exceptional UCF Women's and Gender Studies alumni! We are especially proud of THIS alumnus, Representative Anna V. Eskamani!

Thank you City & State FL for recognizing us as one of the 100 most powerful women in Florida politics and government.

[ID: This is a picture of Anna w/text that reads, "In 2018, Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani was elected Florida’s first Iranian-American state representative and has since emerged as a champion of health care, home rule, arts and culture funding and environmental protection, including helping Orange County pass a fertilizer ordinance to protect waterways. The daughter of immigrants, Eskamani previously led Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida and is completing a Ph.D. in public administration at the University of Central Florida. The high-profile progressive has also served as a strategic adviser for NEO Philanthropy."]

09/21/2022

Join UCF Planned Parenthood Generation Action at their General Body Meeting for S*x Trivia TONIGHT, 9/21/22, at 6:15pm in room VAB 109.

01/22/2022

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Saturday, January 22, join UCF Women's and Gender Studies Program and Planned Parenthood Generation Action at UCF online for a free storytelling performance at 7pm.

"TMI: Stories for Choice uses radically true stories that include
the TMI parts we usually keep to ourselves because of
fear, shame, stigma, or cultural expectation — to ignite
human connection, challenge the status quo, and inspire
storytellers and listeners alike to take action for true
reproductive justice."

Please click the link below to join the performance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81560617313?pwd=bGJBY015YzBrV1lDSC9UbitRZHJpdz09

Passcode: tmichoice

11/16/2021

You may see "pronouns" featured in signature lines on emails and other places and wonder what it's all about. Here's one resource to learn more. Another way is to sign up for one of our Women's and Gender Studies classes, especially WST3015: Intro to Women's Studies or WST3603: Intro to Gender Studies. Both are offered online with some mediated or f2f options!

"Hi! My name is ____ and my pronouns are ____." MyPronouns.org offers ample practical resources and information to help you understand personal pronouns, how to share/ask/use pronouns, correct mistakes, and more!

11/16/2021

Such a compelling topic! The UCF Women’s and Gender Studies program presented the inaugural Gloria Anzaldúa Lecture Series featuring a presentation on the practice of breast milk sharing. Link for a video presentation by WGST affiliates Drs. Beatriz M. Reyes-Foster and Shannon Carter.

This month, the Women's and Gender Studies program presented the inaugural Gloria Anzaldúa Lecture Series.

11/09/2021

It's that time! Sign up for Spring classes with UCF Women's and Gender Studies Program!

10/26/2021

UCF Women's and Gender Studies Program Director MC Santana talks about sexuality and LGBTQ history as part of the Pride Series for LGBTQ History Month!

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