SOC1145 — Gender in Society
SOC 1145 - Gender in Society SOC 1145 - Gender in Society 3 Credits Explores gender from a sociological perspective that seeks to promote knowledge of how we build the constructs of men, women, and people of other gender identities, and what the consequences of these constructions. Sociological theories, research, and current issues related to gender in society are presented. Topics may include gender as it relates to media, family, work, politics, power and inequality, education, religion, socioeconomic forces, race/ethnicity, sexuality, social movements, and social change. Major Content Areas Contemporary gender issues: 15% Media representations of gender: 15% Movements for social change: 15% Sociological theories and research: 15% Gender in the future. Visions for the future: 15% Gendered Relationships and Socialization: 25% Learning