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Academic Year 2004/2005

Sociology of Gender
SOC 229 FA
Crosslistings:
WMST 230

This course focuses on the institutionalized production of masculinity and femininity as relevant social identities. Topics to be considered include the acqusition of gender in early life; the workplace as a site of gender differentiation; cultural representations of gender and sexuality; the racialized character of gender identities. Emphasis will be placed on various theories that have been advanced to explain sexual differentiation and male dominance.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Sociology 229 may serve as a gateway course for admission to the Women's Studies major.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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