WS 4600 - Sociology of Gender

Credits: 3

Description: Fall, Spring. Theory and research on gender in contemporary U.S. society and beyond. Evaluation of social construction of masculinity, femininity, and gender identity as well as gender as a structure in major social institutions including families, peers and schools, work and occupations, politics, violence, health/illness, sexuality, and the media. Emphasis on how experiences of gender differ by social class, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or WS 2000. Credit only allowed for one of SOC 4600 or WS 4600. Approved for distance education.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010 or WS 2000.
When Offered: Fall, Spring.