The Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality
The Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality advances intersectional feminist scholarship and teaching.
Hosted by MIT, the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality is a pioneering multi-institutional home for interdisciplinary feminist inquiry. Through graduate courses, micro-seminars, and professional development, we connect faculty and students to bridge the gap between theory, pedagogy, and practice.
The Summer Feminist Learning Institute (SFLI) marks a bold expansion of GCWS’s mission, opening our micro-courses to the public for the first time. We invite students, professionals, and activists to step beyond the academy and engage directly with world-class scholars at the forefront of feminist inquiry. Through research-driven and highly interactive online courses, you will gain the tools to translate cutting-edge intersectional theory into meaningful social praxis. Join a diverse cohort dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact.
Join us online from June 15–30, 2026, for an immersive learning experience. Our courses feature live sessions and intentionally small class sizes to ensure deep connection and high-level dialogue. Secure your spot when registration opens on May 1!
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Courses
Available to students enrolled in any of our member institutions, GCWS offers interdisciplinary graduate level seminars.
Open to faculty from all disciplines at our member institutions. We support team-taught and solo-taught graduate courses that center intersectional feminist analysis and provide students with the tools to transform traditional fields of study.
Events
Experience feminist thought in action. Through our signature film festivals, public seminars, and a curated digital map of Boston’s academic landscape, GCWS is your gateway to the region’s most vital interdisciplinary conversations. Open to all, free to everyone, and always provoking new ways of thinking