SOC 116Sociology of Gender and Sexuality

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Advisory: Completion of SOC 101. Sociology of Gender and Sexuality is the balanced study of the historical, political, and sociological components of gender relations in the United States; including a comparison and contrast of gender relations in other countries and the effect that this has had in regard to globalization. This course will examine the masculine, the feminine and third gender in detail utilizing sociological theory and perspectives, concepts and key terminology. The basic tools of sociological theory and analysis will be presented to increase students' understanding of the topic. (C-ID: SOCI 140) (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Area 4, CSU Areas D, E, AVC Area B, E, F)