Graduate Studies in Women's History

Sarah Lawrence’s Women’s History Program immerses students in a combination of historical studies, feminist theory, and gender studies. It also draws extensively upon resources in the social sciences and literature, and on a legacy of continuing activism both within and outside the College community. Students in the program find internship opportunities with such groups as the New York Historical Society, the Tenement Museum, and the Association for Union Democracy. Students also actively promote causes and agendas, including women’s equality and reproductive freedom; prison reform; lesbian, gay, and transgender issues; and HIV/AIDS education. Close interaction with faculty members helps students find direction, chart individual paths to the degree, and research and produce original theses.

Graduate Profiles: Meet Our Alums

LaShonda Barnett found through interdisciplinary coursework —history and anthropology— she could combine her scholarly and creative interests.

2012 Women's History Conference: Women, the Arts, and Activism

The 14th Annual Women's History Conference will be held on March 2-3, 2012. The topic of the conference is Women, the Arts, and Activism. Proposals are being accepted through December 5, 2011.

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Joint Degree in Women's History and Law

Through a cooperative agreement with Pace University Law School, known for its Women’s Justice Center, Sarah Lawrence offers students a joint degree in women’s history and law. Students in the program can earn both an M.A. and J.D. in four years instead of the usual five—or they can complete the joint degree on a part-time basis. By earning two degrees, students gain a broader context for thinking and writing about women’s issues and have the educational foundation to advocate for women in more diverse ways.

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RE/VISIONIST

RE/VISIONIST is an online publication created by students in the Women’s History graduate program. In the interest of fostering dialogue, RE/VISIONIST aims to promote a critical analysis of history and contemporary issues through the lens of multiple feminisms. It strives to keep the question, “who gets to write history?” on the table.

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