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Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality
The Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality (CREGS) is an interdisciplinary
community of San Francisco State University (SFSU) faculty, students, and staff dedicated to
studying innovative social science research questions, methods, and theories, and training new
investigators. Frequently working in collaboration with community organizations, CREGS’ mission
is to produce and disseminate knowledge and resources that address that impact of gender on health
and well-being, promote healthy sexuality, and reduce sexual and reproductive health disparities.
CREGS is a merger of the former Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality and the National
Sexuality Research Center. Research conducted at these Centers encompassed a broad range of
national and international studies. The studies at CREGS have included health related projects
focusing on HIV and STD prevention, leadership among women in academic environments and
the impact of abstinence only education and popular media on sexual behavior among adolescents.
Many of the research projects focus on cultural and structural factors influencing sexuality. CREGS
is uniquely tied to the Program of Sexuality Studies (SXS) within the Department of Sociology at
SFSU. Broadly stated, CREGS and SXS are committed to advancing sexual and gender science and
education, dissemination and supporting comprehensive sexual education and health for all people.
Together, these organizations offer reciprocal information exchange and intellectual community to
create a stimulating working environment.

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