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Diversity and Social Justice Studies (DSJS) named as one of three "standout programs" in the 2017 Maclean's Canadian Universities Guidebook!
Diversity and Social Justice Studies responds to the 21st century need for critical engaged people who can, through a variety of theoretical languages and methodologies: a) analyze the social construction of identity categories (gender, sexuality, race, class, age, national status, able-bodiedness, species, etc.) and recognize the difference these make to what we know and how we act in the world; b) recognize, address, and challenge global inequities around these intersecting identity categories and analyze how social structures and policies, systems of representation, and everyday practices perpetuate these inequities; c) see the world from multiple points of view at the same time, recognize the complexity of contexts in shaping those views, and understand that both knowledge and visions of social change are always situated and partial.
Diversity and Social Justice encourages interdisciplinary approaches and the development of intercultural knowledge through a variety of courses and other learning opportunities. Courses are divided into three thematic areas: 1) Gender and Sexuality; 2) Identities and Social Structures; 3) Cultural Representation and Analysis. And because of its structure of bringing together courses from a variety of different disciplines, in addition to a standalone major DSJS also makes a great minor or double major, where up to three cross-listed courses can be counted towards both majors.
Want to know more about the program? Have questions? Contact the coordinator (via the form on the right, or at abraithwaite@upei.ca) or drop by her office in SDU Main Building 504. She can put you in touch with some current students too. Welcome to DSJS!
Students pursuing a Major in Diversity and Social Justice must complete 42 credit hours (14 courses) in the DSJS Program. These credit hours must be composed of the 2 required core courses in DSJS 1090 and 4040, and 12 additional courses from the list of DSJS courses, with at least four courses (12 semester hours) at the 3000-4000-level. Students must take a minimum of 2 courses from each of the 3 thematic areas.
DSJS is comprised largely of courses cross-listed from other departments. As such, in addition to doing a standalone major in DSJS, it's easy to get a double major or a minor. And some cross-listed courses can count towards two different majors. See the coordinator for more details.
1. Core Courses:
2. DSJS and cross-listed courses:
THEMATIC AREAS
Gender and Sexuality
DSJS 2050 - Sex and Culture
DSJS 2420 - Philosophies of Love and Sexuality (Philosophy 2420)
DSJS 2610 - Sex, Gender and Society (Sociology/Anthropology 2610)
DSJS 3850 - Women in 19th Century Canada (History 3850)
DSJS 3860 - Women, the Law, and Civil Rights in 20th Century Canada (History 3860)
DSJS 3910 - Psychology of Women (Psychology 3910)
DSJS 3950 - Gender and Violence (Psychology 3950)
DSJS 4060 - Queer Theory
DSJS 4350 - Gender and Sexuality (Psychology 4350)
Identities and Social Structures
DSJS 2630 - Global Youth Cultures (Sociology/Anthropology 2630)
DSJS 2750 - Social Inequality (Sociology/Anthropology 2750)
DSJS 2920 - Work and Society (Sociology 2920)
DSJS 3020 - Constructing Difference and Identity (Sociology/Anthropology 3070)
DSJS 3030 - Psychology of Aging (Psychology 3030)
DSJS 3520 - Kinship and Family (Anthropology 3520)
DSJS 3550 - Globalization (Sociology/Anthropology 3550)
DSJS 3710 - Community Based Ethical Inquiry (Philosophy 3710)
DSJS 3810 - Women, Economics and the Economy (Economics 3810)
DSJS 3840 - Cultural Psychology (Psychology 3850)
DSJS 4010 - Medical Anthropology (Anthropology 4010)
DSJS 4310 - Minority/Ethnic Groups and Canadian Multiculturalism (Soc/Anth 4310)
DSJS 4510 - Women and Aging (Family Science 4510)
DSJS 4720 - Social Justice in Psychology (Psychology 4720)
Cultural Representation and Analysis
DSJS 2120 - Food and Cultural Studies (Foods & Nutrition 2310)
DSJS 2210 - Writings by Women (English 2210)
DSJS 3060 - Transgression, Resistance, Protest
DSJS 3110 - Identity and Popular Culture (Anthropology 3100/English 3140)
DSJS 3320 - Knowledge and Culture (Anthropology 3320)
DSJS 3740 - Qualitative Research Methods (Psychology 3740)
DSJS 4020 - Cybercultures (Anthropology 4030)
DSJS 4120 - Theories of the Body
DSJS 4560 - Visual Culture (Sociology/Anthropology 4560)
DSJS 4660 - Advanced Topics in Gender and Sexuality (English 4660)
DSJS 4720 - Britain in the 20th Century: Society, Culture and Identity (History 4740)
A minor in DSJS will be recognized when a student has successfully completed twenty-one (21) semester hours of courses in DSJS, including 1090 and six additional courses from anywhere on the list of DSJS courses. At least six-semester hours must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Up to two cross-listed courses from your major can be counted towards a DSJS minor. See the coordinator for details.
Each year, Diversity and Social Justice Studies is pleased to be able to award three monetary prizes to deserving students in the program. The Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Scholarship is funded through a scholarship fund established in 2001 in memory of Dr. Percival, who taught at UPEI from 1971 to 2001, and who was one of the primary founders of the program at the University. The Bonnie MacPherson award is funded through an endowment made to the University by the family of former UPEI student Bonnie MacPherson. The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is made possible by the generous donations of a group of community and academic supporters, the Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, started by Dr. Percival.
The Dr. Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Award
This award will be given to a returning UPEI student in high academic standing who demonstrates a focus on gender issues in Psychology and Diversity and Social Justice Studies and a commitment to advancing social justice across campus and/or in the larger community. A recipient will be chosen based on a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and the Chair of the Psychology Department, and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards committee. This award is given out at Deans' Honours and Awards Night in the fall semester.
The Bonnie Lynne MacPherson Award in Diversity and Social Justice Studies
The Bonnie L. MacPherson Memorial Award is presented annually to a graduating student who has exemplified excellence in scholarship in the Diversity and Social Justice Studies Program. A recipient will be chosen based upon a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Committee.
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is presented annually, upon recommendation of the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, to a returning full-time student with an expressed interest in pursuing Diversity and Social Justice Studies through active participation in courses, and who has also demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice. This prize is awarded at the annual Deans’ Honours and Awards ceremony held each fall.
Core Faculty
Faculty, cross-listed courses
Diversity and Social Justice Studies (DSJS) named as one of three "standout programs" in the 2017 Maclean's Canadian Universities Guidebook!
Diversity and Social Justice Studies responds to the 21st century need for critical engaged people who can, through a variety of theoretical languages and methodologies: a) analyze the social construction of identity categories (gender, sexuality, race, class, age, national status, able-bodiedness, species, etc.) and recognize the difference these make to what we know and how we act in the world; b) recognize, address, and challenge global inequities around these intersecting identity categories and analyze how social structures and policies, systems of representation, and everyday practices perpetuate these inequities; c) see the world from multiple points of view at the same time, recognize the complexity of contexts in shaping those views, and understand that both knowledge and visions of social change are always situated and partial.
Diversity and Social Justice encourages interdisciplinary approaches and the development of intercultural knowledge through a variety of courses and other learning opportunities. Courses are divided into three thematic areas: 1) Gender and Sexuality; 2) Identities and Social Structures; 3) Cultural Representation and Analysis. And because of its structure of bringing together courses from a variety of different disciplines, in addition to a standalone major DSJS also makes a great minor or double major, where up to three cross-listed courses can be counted towards both majors.
Want to know more about the program? Have questions? Contact the coordinator (via the form on the right, or at abraithwaite@upei.ca) or drop by her office in SDU Main Building 504. She can put you in touch with some current students too. Welcome to DSJS!
Students pursuing a Major in Diversity and Social Justice must complete 42 credit hours (14 courses) in the DSJS Program. These credit hours must be composed of the 2 required core courses in DSJS 1090 and 4040, and 12 additional courses from the list of DSJS courses, with at least four courses (12 semester hours) at the 3000-4000-level. Students must take a minimum of 2 courses from each of the 3 thematic areas.
DSJS is comprised largely of courses cross-listed from other departments. As such, in addition to doing a standalone major in DSJS, it's easy to get a double major or a minor. And some cross-listed courses can count towards two different majors. See the coordinator for more details.
1. Core Courses:
2. DSJS and cross-listed courses:
THEMATIC AREAS
Gender and Sexuality
DSJS 2050 - Sex and Culture
DSJS 2420 - Philosophies of Love and Sexuality (Philosophy 2420)
DSJS 2610 - Sex, Gender and Society (Sociology/Anthropology 2610)
DSJS 3850 - Women in 19th Century Canada (History 3850)
DSJS 3860 - Women, the Law, and Civil Rights in 20th Century Canada (History 3860)
DSJS 3910 - Psychology of Women (Psychology 3910)
DSJS 3950 - Gender and Violence (Psychology 3950)
DSJS 4060 - Queer Theory
DSJS 4350 - Gender and Sexuality (Psychology 4350)
Identities and Social Structures
DSJS 2630 - Global Youth Cultures (Sociology/Anthropology 2630)
DSJS 2750 - Social Inequality (Sociology/Anthropology 2750)
DSJS 2920 - Work and Society (Sociology 2920)
DSJS 3020 - Constructing Difference and Identity (Sociology/Anthropology 3070)
DSJS 3030 - Psychology of Aging (Psychology 3030)
DSJS 3520 - Kinship and Family (Anthropology 3520)
DSJS 3550 - Globalization (Sociology/Anthropology 3550)
DSJS 3710 - Community Based Ethical Inquiry (Philosophy 3710)
DSJS 3810 - Women, Economics and the Economy (Economics 3810)
DSJS 3840 - Cultural Psychology (Psychology 3850)
DSJS 4010 - Medical Anthropology (Anthropology 4010)
DSJS 4310 - Minority/Ethnic Groups and Canadian Multiculturalism (Soc/Anth 4310)
DSJS 4510 - Women and Aging (Family Science 4510)
DSJS 4720 - Social Justice in Psychology (Psychology 4720)
Cultural Representation and Analysis
DSJS 2120 - Food and Cultural Studies (Foods & Nutrition 2310)
DSJS 2210 - Writings by Women (English 2210)
DSJS 3060 - Transgression, Resistance, Protest
DSJS 3110 - Identity and Popular Culture (Anthropology 3100/English 3140)
DSJS 3320 - Knowledge and Culture (Anthropology 3320)
DSJS 3740 - Qualitative Research Methods (Psychology 3740)
DSJS 4020 - Cybercultures (Anthropology 4030)
DSJS 4120 - Theories of the Body
DSJS 4560 - Visual Culture (Sociology/Anthropology 4560)
DSJS 4660 - Advanced Topics in Gender and Sexuality (English 4660)
DSJS 4720 - Britain in the 20th Century: Society, Culture and Identity (History 4740)
A minor in DSJS will be recognized when a student has successfully completed twenty-one (21) semester hours of courses in DSJS, including 1090 and six additional courses from anywhere on the list of DSJS courses. At least six-semester hours must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Up to two cross-listed courses from your major can be counted towards a DSJS minor. See the coordinator for details.
Each year, Diversity and Social Justice Studies is pleased to be able to award three monetary prizes to deserving students in the program. The Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Scholarship is funded through a scholarship fund established in 2001 in memory of Dr. Percival, who taught at UPEI from 1971 to 2001, and who was one of the primary founders of the program at the University. The Bonnie MacPherson award is funded through an endowment made to the University by the family of former UPEI student Bonnie MacPherson. The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is made possible by the generous donations of a group of community and academic supporters, the Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, started by Dr. Percival.
The Dr. Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Award
This award will be given to a returning UPEI student in high academic standing who demonstrates a focus on gender issues in Psychology and Diversity and Social Justice Studies and a commitment to advancing social justice across campus and/or in the larger community. A recipient will be chosen based on a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and the Chair of the Psychology Department, and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards committee. This award is given out at Deans' Honours and Awards Night in the fall semester.
The Bonnie Lynne MacPherson Award in Diversity and Social Justice Studies
The Bonnie L. MacPherson Memorial Award is presented annually to a graduating student who has exemplified excellence in scholarship in the Diversity and Social Justice Studies Program. A recipient will be chosen based upon a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Committee.
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is presented annually, upon recommendation of the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, to a returning full-time student with an expressed interest in pursuing Diversity and Social Justice Studies through active participation in courses, and who has also demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice. This prize is awarded at the annual Deans’ Honours and Awards ceremony held each fall.
Core Faculty
Faculty, cross-listed courses
Diversity and Social Justice Studies (DSJS) named as one of three "standout programs" in the 2017 Maclean's Canadian Universities Guidebook!
Diversity and Social Justice Studies responds to the 21st century need for critical engaged people who can, through a variety of theoretical languages and methodologies: a) analyze the social construction of identity categories (gender, sexuality, race, class, age, national status, able-bodiedness, species, etc.) and recognize the difference these make to what we know and how we act in the world; b) recognize, address, and challenge global inequities around these intersecting identity categories and analyze how social structures and policies, systems of representation, and everyday practices perpetuate these inequities; c) see the world from multiple points of view at the same time, recognize the complexity of contexts in shaping those views, and understand that both knowledge and visions of social change are always situated and partial.
Diversity and Social Justice encourages interdisciplinary approaches and the development of intercultural knowledge through a variety of courses and other learning opportunities. Courses are divided into three thematic areas: 1) Gender and Sexuality; 2) Identities and Social Structures; 3) Cultural Representation and Analysis. And because of its structure of bringing together courses from a variety of different disciplines, in addition to a standalone major DSJS also makes a great minor or double major, where up to three cross-listed courses can be counted towards both majors.
Want to know more about the program? Have questions? Contact the coordinator (via the form on the right, or at abraithwaite@upei.ca) or drop by her office in SDU Main Building 504. She can put you in touch with some current students too. Welcome to DSJS!
Students pursuing a Major in Diversity and Social Justice must complete 42 credit hours (14 courses) in the DSJS Program. These credit hours must be composed of the 2 required core courses in DSJS 1090 and 4040, and 12 additional courses from the list of DSJS courses, with at least four courses (12 semester hours) at the 3000-4000-level. Students must take a minimum of 2 courses from each of the 3 thematic areas.
DSJS is comprised largely of courses cross-listed from other departments. As such, in addition to doing a standalone major in DSJS, it's easy to get a double major or a minor. And some cross-listed courses can count towards two different majors. See the coordinator for more details.
1. Core Courses:
2. DSJS and cross-listed courses:
THEMATIC AREAS
Gender and Sexuality
DSJS 2050 - Sex and Culture
DSJS 2420 - Philosophies of Love and Sexuality (Philosophy 2420)
DSJS 2610 - Sex, Gender and Society (Sociology/Anthropology 2610)
DSJS 3850 - Women in 19th Century Canada (History 3850)
DSJS 3860 - Women, the Law, and Civil Rights in 20th Century Canada (History 3860)
DSJS 3910 - Psychology of Women (Psychology 3910)
DSJS 3950 - Gender and Violence (Psychology 3950)
DSJS 4060 - Queer Theory
DSJS 4350 - Gender and Sexuality (Psychology 4350)
Identities and Social Structures
DSJS 2630 - Global Youth Cultures (Sociology/Anthropology 2630)
DSJS 2750 - Social Inequality (Sociology/Anthropology 2750)
DSJS 2920 - Work and Society (Sociology 2920)
DSJS 3020 - Constructing Difference and Identity (Sociology/Anthropology 3070)
DSJS 3030 - Psychology of Aging (Psychology 3030)
DSJS 3520 - Kinship and Family (Anthropology 3520)
DSJS 3550 - Globalization (Sociology/Anthropology 3550)
DSJS 3710 - Community Based Ethical Inquiry (Philosophy 3710)
DSJS 3810 - Women, Economics and the Economy (Economics 3810)
DSJS 3840 - Cultural Psychology (Psychology 3850)
DSJS 4010 - Medical Anthropology (Anthropology 4010)
DSJS 4310 - Minority/Ethnic Groups and Canadian Multiculturalism (Soc/Anth 4310)
DSJS 4510 - Women and Aging (Family Science 4510)
DSJS 4720 - Social Justice in Psychology (Psychology 4720)
Cultural Representation and Analysis
DSJS 2120 - Food and Cultural Studies (Foods & Nutrition 2310)
DSJS 2210 - Writings by Women (English 2210)
DSJS 3060 - Transgression, Resistance, Protest
DSJS 3110 - Identity and Popular Culture (Anthropology 3100/English 3140)
DSJS 3320 - Knowledge and Culture (Anthropology 3320)
DSJS 3740 - Qualitative Research Methods (Psychology 3740)
DSJS 4020 - Cybercultures (Anthropology 4030)
DSJS 4120 - Theories of the Body
DSJS 4560 - Visual Culture (Sociology/Anthropology 4560)
DSJS 4660 - Advanced Topics in Gender and Sexuality (English 4660)
DSJS 4720 - Britain in the 20th Century: Society, Culture and Identity (History 4740)
A minor in DSJS will be recognized when a student has successfully completed twenty-one (21) semester hours of courses in DSJS, including 1090 and six additional courses from anywhere on the list of DSJS courses. At least six-semester hours must be at the 3000- or 4000-level. Up to two cross-listed courses from your major can be counted towards a DSJS minor. See the coordinator for details.
Each year, Diversity and Social Justice Studies is pleased to be able to award three monetary prizes to deserving students in the program. The Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Scholarship is funded through a scholarship fund established in 2001 in memory of Dr. Percival, who taught at UPEI from 1971 to 2001, and who was one of the primary founders of the program at the University. The Bonnie MacPherson award is funded through an endowment made to the University by the family of former UPEI student Bonnie MacPherson. The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is made possible by the generous donations of a group of community and academic supporters, the Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, started by Dr. Percival.
The Dr. Elizabeth Fox Percival Memorial Award
This award will be given to a returning UPEI student in high academic standing who demonstrates a focus on gender issues in Psychology and Diversity and Social Justice Studies and a commitment to advancing social justice across campus and/or in the larger community. A recipient will be chosen based on a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and the Chair of the Psychology Department, and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards committee. This award is given out at Deans' Honours and Awards Night in the fall semester.
The Bonnie Lynne MacPherson Award in Diversity and Social Justice Studies
The Bonnie L. MacPherson Memorial Award is presented annually to a graduating student who has exemplified excellence in scholarship in the Diversity and Social Justice Studies Program. A recipient will be chosen based upon a recommendation from the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies and will be approved by the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Committee.
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award
The Friends of Diversity and Social Justice Studies Award is presented annually, upon recommendation of the Coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies, to a returning full-time student with an expressed interest in pursuing Diversity and Social Justice Studies through active participation in courses, and who has also demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice. This prize is awarded at the annual Deans’ Honours and Awards ceremony held each fall.
Core Faculty
Faculty, cross-listed courses