SOC 237 - Sociology of Gender

Three Credits
Spring Semester

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 program.
Course may be applied to the Anthropology minor.
Course may be applied to the Gender & Sexuality Studies program.