Are you interested in history and politics? Are you fascinated by the impact of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, social, and economic characteristics or how people view and experience the world? Are you intrigued by how literature and music often reflect a particular region, country, society, or group? Do you want to better understand issues related to religion, social inequality, or gender and sexuality?

If your answer to some or all of these questions is ‘yes,’ a degree in ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies may be right for you. Not only does this discipline expose its students to an especially wide range of contemporary themes and subjects, a degree in the field can lay the foundation for career opportunities that span business, education, sociology, international relations, and public policy.

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