Goal 5: Gender Equality
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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Gender Inclusive Housing
Gender Inclusive Housing provides students the opportunity to occupy a safe space housing option that does not require all room/apartment-mates to be of the same legal sex. -
Purchase Among the Most LGBTQ Friendly Colleges
The Princeton Review rates Purchase College among the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges. -
Leadership in Bystander Intervention Internship
Interns create on-campus programs to address interpersonal violence: sexual assault, abusive relationships, stalking and situational conflicts. -
Alumni Affinity Groups
At Purchase, alumni have a wide range of shared interest and identity-based groups with which they can engage. The networks offer programs and events virtually or in person that connect alumni with each other and with students, faculty, and staff.
Ways to Get Involved
- Apply for the Leadership in Bystander Intervention internship.
- Get involved with students organizations such as: The Alternative Center, LGBTQU, Planned Parenthood, QPOC, and others.
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to gender equity. Check out courses in Liberal Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science to learn more*
*Contact us if you want your department course page listed
What Else We’re Doing
- Facilities Management and the Purchasing Department has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) requirements for services and goods purchased by the institution.
- EOP/MAP has workshops for healthy relationships and women empowerment.
- The Office of Residential and Student Life celebrates Women’s History Month with several programs to raise awareness and provide community service.
- The Career Development Center has partnered with the American Association of University Women - Westchester to provide professional development trainings for women and women of color.
- All-gender bathrooms located in all campus buildings.
- Several programs across multiple offices and departments during Sexual Assault Awareness Week.