SOC 140Sex & Gender Across Cultures

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

An introduction to the sociological analysis of sex, gender and sexual orientation in a variety of socio-economic and cultural contexts. The course examines the impact sex, gender and sexual orientation have on the lives of men and women from different cultures in the areas of work, ethnicity, kinship, sexuality, politics, religion, health, arts, sports and communication. Gender and sexual relations in the contemporary USA are examined from the perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups. (C-ID SOCI 140) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
4295Class #4295-SOC-140-4295	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Elias, M
4295 notes: Section 4295 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.