Faculty Name

Sharon Preves

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

SOC

Course Subject

SOC

Course Number

3330

Course Section

01

Course Title

Sociology of Gender

Academic Term and Year

Summer 2016

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

D

Area of Study

HSCI, SOC, WSTD

Course Description

Goals: To understand and evaluate gender as a form of social structure and the consequences that structure holds for individuals and society. To understand gender as a social, rather than purely biological, construct. Content: Covers a variety of topics including social constructionism, biological explanations of gender difference, feminist theory, and sexuality, as well as a selection of contemporary issues in gender studies. Taught: Annually, fall term Prerequisite: SOC 1110 or instructor permission Credits: 4

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