We give attention to the ways in which institutional structures and systems of oppression (sexism, racism, ableism, classism, ageism, etc.) impact gendered identities and lived experiences. We create programs and events that cultivate community across difference and inspire critical dialogue and collective movement-making.
Division of Campus Life
Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender
Programs
Areas of Focus
- Community Engagement
- Sarah Doyle Gallery
- Graduate Student Programs
- Sarah Doyle Library
- Masha Dexter Lecture
- Women Peer Counselors
- Women’s History Series
Student Involvement
Many of our programs are student-driven and coordinated, under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director. Sarah Doyle programs include but are not limited to lectures, film screenings, panel presentations, workshops, lunch conversations, open houses, creative arts, and social events. We work to coordinate programs that address contemporary issues and are relevant to what is going on at Brown and beyond.
Programs
The SDC Gender Equity Series highlights speakers whose work take up contemporary issues of gender equity and inclusion that profoundly impact women, femmes, trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people.
The Sarah Doyle Center collaborates with campus partners to provide engaged learning programs and community building events.
The Masha Dexter Lecture on Gender, Sexuality, and Public Policy is an annual lecture held in memory of Masha Dexter ‘04.
The Gender and Sexuality Peer Counselor (GSPC) Program is a collaborative student peer leadership and mentoring program co-supervised by the LGBTQ Center and the Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender.
In coordinating the Women's History Series (WHS), the Sarah Doyle Center staff develops a theme to build our programming around during the academic year.
The Sarah Doyle Center coordinates events and programs aimed specifically towards the Graduate Student community. These include dissertation brown bag lectures, work/life balance events, faculty conversations, and reading groups.