2016-2017 HillBook (Class of 2020) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
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SOC 237 - Sociology of GenderThree Credits Fall and Spring Semesters
Course will distinguish between sex and gender and critically examine how social historical meanings about femininity and masculinity are socially constructed, reinforced, and challenged. Considers how gender differences and gender inequality play out in a variety of institutions including education, the economy, the family, politics, religion, the media and medicine. Critical perspectives, including feminist and multi-cultural approaches, will be employed.
Course may be applied to the American Studies, Anthropology and Gender & Sexuality Studies programs.
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