Course Description
The course pursues sociological analyses of the social construction of masculinity and femininity cross-culturally. It examines the debates on gender. It analyzes the impact of social, economic, and political changes on gender expectations and practices. It focuses macro-analyses of how institutions shape gender and micro-analyses of how individuals are socialized and how they "do" and practice gender.
Units: 3
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: D. Social Sciences: D1 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
E. Lifelong Understanding and Development
F. Cultural Diversity - CSU GE: Area D - Social Sciences
- UC/IGETC GE: Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science
- C-ID: SOCI 140 - Introduction to Gender