At the G+JI, we foster intersectional and interdisciplinary research on gender justice. By engaging faculty and students, we catalyze dialogue and collaboration on critical issues such as gender, sexuality, feminism, antiracism, and social equity.
Learn more about Our InitiativeThe Gender+ Justice Initiative (G+JI) at Georgetown University aims to address the pressing problem of gender inequality, discrimination, and injustice across intersecting identities. Our proposed approach involves fostering a hub for interdisciplinary research, advocacy, and knowledge production while creating an inclusive community for faculty, students and the larger community.
We envision our work as such:
Why the “+”? The “+” in “Gender+ Justice” signifies that while gender is central to our focus, we also address how it intersects with race, class, sexuality, disability, and other markers of identity, which can compound experiences of oppression.
Future Events
Book Talk: We the Men by Jill Hasday
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 500 First St NW, Room 500 RSVP Required Hosted by the Georgetown University’s Gender+ Justice Initiative and Gender & the Law…
August 19, 2025
CFP, Colloquia
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM | In-Person Event | Our annual Colloquia serves as a opportunity to bring together faculty and scholars from across Georgetown and neighboring universities to showcase their research on gender+ justice. Presentations engage topics from varied perspectives and methodologies. The Colloquium aims to feature panels that consist of 8-10 min presentations and discussions.
February 12, 2025
News
In Memory of Professor Ricardo Ortiz
Friend of the Gender+ Justice Initiative We are heartbroken by the passing of Professor Ricardo L. Ortiz, a dear friend of the Gender+ Justice Initiative, founding supporter, and dedicated…
August 21, 2025
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Celebrating Women’s History at Georgetown
We celebrate the many contributions of our women students, faculty and staff to our university community and society at large, and recognize the broad range of teaching, scholarship and advocacy at Georgetown that advance women’s history and equality.
March 20, 2025
GJI Fellowship, News
G+JI Featured Article in The Georgetown Voice
We’re thrilled to be featured in The Georgetown Voice! This inspiring article highlights our work, and we’re especially honored to have our 2024-2025 fellows interviewed for the piece.
February 21, 2025