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Academic Year 2005/2006

Gender and Power
SOC 225 SP
Crosslistings:
WMST 256

This course will examine how gender relations underwrite and are reinforced by configurations of power in contemporary society. Attention will be given to the relationship between gender and race/ethnicity, and gender and sexuality, in order to identify the characteristics and effects of hegemonic masculinity and femininity in the USA today. Key social institutions including the family, work and punishment will be studied. Elements of race, class and sexuality will be considered throughout.

MAJOR READINGS

Course Reader and RW Connell (2000) THE MEN AND THE BOYS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class Participation:
1 Short Essay
Oral Presentation
Bibliography and literature review (short essay)
Research paper

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-30-2006

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