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One definition of women's studies, from Wikipedia:

Women's studies is an interdisciplinary academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women's perspective. It critiques and explores societal norms of gender, race, class, sexuality, and other social inequalities.

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News and Events

Maine Women Writers Collection
The Maine Women Writers Collection of the University of New England is a permanently endowed special collection of published and non-published literary, cultural, and social history sources by and about Maine women writers, either native or residents of Maine.
Maine Women's Studies Conference
Information about a conference to be held Nov. 6, 2010 at University College of Bangor. The theme is "Women Count."