Sociology of Gender

Catalog description

This course provides a sociological analysis of the social construction of gender, masculinity, and femininity historically and cross-culturally. It analyzes the impact of economic and political change on gender expectations and practices. This course will examine the role and status of women and men in society, emphasizing sexual inequality and recent changes that affect the family, education, economy, law, and other societal institutions. The course may also focus on microanalyses of how individuals are socialized and how they “do” and practice gender.