SOC 140
Sex & Gender Across Cultures
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
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)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
4295
9 openSeats: 41/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Elias, M
Section 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.