TO THE EDITOR:
Pat McCrory’s statement, “If you want to take gender studies, that’s fine. Go to a private school and take it, but I don’t want to subsidize that if that’s not going to get someone a job…” is completely inaccurate and offensive.
As a women’s and gender studies major, I have completed nine classes at UNC on theory, politics, sexual and reproductive health, communication and research skills.
In addition to the wide breadth of knowledge gained through these courses, I was able to complete a women’s and gender studies internship at the Women’s Center.
On a personal level, I was granted opportunities to use my women’s and gender studies courses.
Now, in my last semester as an undergraduate at UNC, I am employed (yes, paid) as a research assistant and conduct research in N.C. Memorial Hospital.
Finally, I have been given many opportunities because of my women’s and gender studies major that have sharpened my interpersonal skills and gained experience with diverse populations.
After graduation, I will continue my education and hope to receive a Master’s in industrial/organizational psychology.
It is due to my major that I can fulfill my passions of workplace diversity, sexual harassment policies and anti-discrimination policies.
