Women's-Gender-Sexuality-Feminist Studies: The Politics of Departmental Naming

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Bhatt Amy, Women’s-Gender-Sexuality-Feminist Studies: The Politics of Departmental Naming, https://uw.pressbooks.pub/happy50thws/chapter/women-gender-sexuality-feminism-the-politics-of-departmental-naming/

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As universities and colleges commemorate the founding of departments and programs dedicated to the study of women, gender, sexuality, and feminism, these celebratory moments have also been a time to reflect on the many years of struggle and solidarity that led to the establishment of dedicated spaces within existing institutions. As we consider this long history, we must also contend with the ways in which the field has changed and how the names of departments and programs mark that evolution.