Tools for School 2024
Mercy High School’s Women’s Studies Program is an interdisciplinary study intended to educate students on the social roles and cultural issues affecting women through the lens of history, literature, psychology, and politics. In exploring the challenges that women have overcome and those they continue to face today, girls learn to find voice in issues that relate to them. In knowing women’s achievements throughout history, girls develop a greater sense of what is possible in a world that has traditionally been dominated by men. Through the unique lens of women’s studies, girls gain confidence in issues that continue to affect them and their futures.
Relation to Girls' Education
Around the world women face inequalities that threaten their lives, health, and rights. As an all-girls school it is our responsibility to educate young women on the issues affecting their current lives and futures.
Relevance to Today’s World
Family structure, education, legislation, religion, and cultural differences impact women around the world on a daily basis. Everyday there are new stories and news articles highlighting the importance of knowing issues that impact women and honoring those strong women who paved the way before us.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
Contemporary World Issues
4 Years History
4 Years English
AP Psychology
Additional Requirements
Women’s Studies Workshops
Attendance at Speaker Series
Mercy Mentorship
Women’s Studies Capstone Project
Sample Courses & Workshops
Contemporary World Issues
Women in History
Women in Literature
Sample Careers
Lawyer
College professor
Health Clinic Coordinator
Social Worker
Human Rights Advocate
Journalist