Womens Studies (+LGBT) Associations

Why is this Important?

  • Professional Associations are where the industry of the major gather together
  • Many have student chapters you can join while in college
  • Many offer internships, scholarships, and opportunities in the major

Womens Studies (+LGBT) Student Associations

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National Women's Studies Association
Established in 1977, NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women's studies and gender studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they be found. Visit

The American Association of University Women
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Visit

National Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest feminist organization in the United States. It was founded in 1966 and has a membership of 500,000 contributing members and 5,987 chapters in 47 U.S. states Visit

The Association of Junior Leagues International, Incorporated
Find out about this organization of women promoting voluntarism and leadership with chapters in Canada, Great Britain, Mexico and the United States; includes details on membership, programs, press releases, and links to local Leagues Visit

National Congress of Black Women
NAPAMA is comprised of a diverse group of managers, agents, self-managed artists, affiliated business vendors, and presenters Visit

League of Women Voters
Nonpartisan political membership organization encourages informed, active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Features membership information, history, positions, newsletters, news, voting information and a library. Visit