HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION

The Gender Studies Programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first programme on gender studies in tertiary education in Hong Kong. Established in 1997, the Programme is interdisciplinary in nature, with expertise drawn from different academic departments such as psychology, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, social work, translation, history, and linguistics. This comprehensive interdisciplinary nature makes the programme unique. With that in mind, the Programme offers coursework and research opportunities with an interdisciplinary team of faculty members who are each an internationally recognized expert in their field. Working alongside the full-time staff is a strong network of scholars from various Faculties and Departments, who have served as teachers, supervisors, advisers, and collaborators. Hence, the Programme provides students with a broad-based education in traditional academic disciplines while specializing in gender studies. We are dedicated to contributing to academic knowledge through rigorous research and promoting awareness and interest in gender and sexuality issues on campus and in the wider society through quality education. Since 1998, we have nurtured a vibrant research postgraduate community and attracted students who have won various awards such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. In 2015, we set up the first undergraduate programme in gender studies in Hong Kong.

SNAPSHOT

1997/98—: Undergraduate Minor programme
1998/99—: MPhil in Gender Studies; MA in Gender Studies (previously named Women Studies)
2002/03—: PhD in Gender Studies
2002-2004: Postgraduate Diploma in Women’s Studies in Beijing (in collaboration with the University of Michigan and the Chinese Women’s College, and fully funded by the Henry Luce Foundation)
2015/16—: BSSc in Gender Studies

Apart from teaching and research, our Programme also works to generate greater interest in gender studies in both academia and the wider society. Our flagship Wednesday Seminar series have drawn a wide audience from the university community, NGOs and members of the public.