Gender Identity & Intersection

Catalog description

This course studies the changing roles of women and men in American & World cultures. Emphasis will be on sex roles, sex stereotyping, socialization of the sexes, gender based violence, media and employment. Social conditions and attitudes which affect the role and status of women and men in the social institutions of government, economics, education, religion, and family are explored. This course will also explore the intersectionality of women/men with ethnicity, age and sexual orientation. Prerequisites: SOCW206 Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, GDST Women and Gender Conc, Peace & Justice Studies Minor College of Health and Human Sciences Social Work