Schoonmaker Memorial
Center for Gender Studies
Schoonmaker Memorial Center for Gender Studies
Gender Equality in Aoyama and Society
Contribute to respect for gender diversity.
NEWS? EVENT
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2026.9.26-2026.10.16
"Weaving is Living - Okinawan Weaving and the Narratives of Women" Exhibition to be HeldThis exhibition focuses on Yaeyama Jofu and Kumejima Tsumugi, showcasing the journeys of women who have always been intertwined with weaving.
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2026.9.14-2026.09.24
Exhibition introducing gender-related subjectsAn exhibition introducing gender-related subjects will be held.
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2026.09.28
September Community SpaceThe September community space calendar has been updated.
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2026.07.13-2026.07.30
Exhibition of "Miniature Books and Walter Crane's Picture Books" from the Oak Collection of Rare Books in the LibraryWe will be holding an exhibition titled "Miniature Books and Walter Crane's Picture Books" from the Oak Collection of rare books held by the library.
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2026.09.11
Learn from a working editor! Gender and Feminism Book Planning Workshop to be held.Learn from a working editor! We're holding a workshop on planning gender and feminism books.
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2026.08.01-2026.09.12
Closure of the office during the summer breakClosure of the office during the summer break
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2026.09.12-2027.01.09
Gender and Expression [Art Expression/Weaving Workshop/Printmaking Workshop] heldWe will be holding workshops on [Sculpture and Weaving/Printmaking].
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2026.07.03-2026.07.31
Gender and Expression "Weaving and Printmaking Workshop" Exhibition HeldThis exhibition will showcase weaving and printmaking works created during the 2025 workshops.
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2025.01.24
The Gender Studies Center wins the Sibuya Gender Equality Promotion Award 2024!The Center won the Sibuya Gender Equality Promotion Award 2024, and the award ceremony was held on December 13, 2024.
INITIATIVESInitiatives
of the Center for Gender Studies
Our activities are based on three pillars: research, education, and social contribution.
01. Research
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Research ProjectTwo types of research projects will be established: "designated research projects" and "open research projects."
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Symposiums and lecturesWe plan and hold symposiums and lectures on themes such as gender, sexuality, and feminism to advance research.
Symposiums and lectures
02. Education Education business
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Introduction to gender-related subjectsAoyama Gakuin University University offers many courses related to gender and sexuality. We will list related courses from among The Aoyama Standard Courses and courses offered by each faculty on the student portal.
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Offered coursesWe will offer classes related to gender and sexuality in The Aoyama Standard Subjects that all students can take.
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Student courses and eventsWe plan and hold related lectures and events to raise interest in and deepen understanding of gender and sexuality among students and faculty.
Student courses and events
03. Social Contribution
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Empowerment ProgramTo realize gender equality and a society where men and women can coexist, we are promoting lifelong learning initiatives that utilize the results of university education and research.
?Public Lecture
?Career support course
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GalleryWe aim to contribute to promoting the center's objectives by disseminating information widely, both within and outside the university, through exhibitions on gender themes and reports on the center's activities.
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LibraryBooks, magazines, and comics on gender and sexuality are available for browsing. Loans are also available to students and faculty members.
?List of books in our collection & new arrivalsLibrary -
A place for interactionWe operate a space where people with similar interests can learn and discuss together.
?Community space
?Moyamoya CafeA place for interaction
PUBLICATIONS AND OTHERS
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Annual ReportThis is an annual publication that summarizes the results of our research.
Issue No. 5 was published on March 25, 2026.Annual Report -
Sexual Consent Handbook: Let's Explore! How to Protect Your Feelings and YoursThis is a sexual consent handbook created by the Gender Studies Center and a group of student volunteers.
We plan to distribute it to all new students every year.
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?Text data versionSexual Consent Handbook: Let's Explore! How to Protect Your Feelings and Yours -
Student GuidebookThis tri-fold guidebook provides an overview of the Gender Studies Center and how students can use it.
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Leaflet: "Request for consideration for transgender students"This is a leaflet that was distributed to all faculty members at the end of the 2023 academic year.
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Center for Gender Studies Annual ReportThis is a compilation of the Gender Studies Center's activity records and reports.
Center for Gender Studies Annual Report
Schoonmaker Center for Gender Studies, Aoyama Gakuin University
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location
〒150-8366 4-4-25 Sibuya, Sibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Business hours
Weekdays 10:00-18:00
*Excluding weekends, holidays, and closed periods
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Email address/phone number
补驳耻-蝉尘肠驳蝉蔼补辞测补尘补驳补办耻颈苍.箩辫／03-3409-9554