women's studies

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

: the study of subjects relating to women, their roles in history, and their contributions to society

Full Definition of WOMEN'S STUDIES

: the multidisciplinary study of the social status and societal contributions of women and the relationship between power and gender

1972

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