Gender is a complex element of social and cultural existence with far-reaching implications for the course of our lives. It shapes the work we do and how we spend our leisure time. It affects not only our identities, but our income, our family relationships and friendships, the value and meanings we attach to other people and activities, what we eat and how we dress, and even how we speak. Gender Studies explores categories such as women, men, trans, or non-binary and how they can be fundamental to our own and others understandings of who we are.<br>At New Zealand's leading Gender Studies programme, well surprise you. Youll be introduced to different perspectives on things youve always taken for granted, while you explore television, film, social media, public debate, photography, subculture and fashion as well as scholarly reading.<br>The staff are enthusiastic They work interactively, and involve students actively in their own learning. Students are encouraged to think independently and to relate their academic learning to the world they encounter daily.<br>Gender Studies consistently gains high ratings for student satisfaction with their learning experience.