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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Purchase Among the Most LGBTQ Friendly Colleges
The Princeton Review rates Purchase College among the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges. -
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. -
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. -
Leadership in Bystander Intervention Internship
Interns create on-campus programs to address interpersonal violence: sexual assault, abusive relationships, stalking and situational conflicts.
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.