Women, Men, and Society uses a sociological approach to examine a wide variety of issues related to gender, such as gender roles, gender socialization, and gender inequality. The course looks at how and why experiences of women and men can differ in areas such as employment, politics, and family life. The course also examines issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- The Sociological Study of Gender
a. distinguish between sex and gender b. explain why gender is socially constructed c. recognize how gender intersects with other forms of inequality
- Gender Socialization
a. define Sociology’s stance in nature-nurture discussion b. describe the impact of the main agents of socialization c. discuss gender differences between different cultures
- The Gender Gap in Pay
a. identify the current percentage in the pay gap b. recognize how the pay gap has changed over time c. describe factors behind the gap in pay
- Institutional Forms of Gender Inequality
a. describe gender inequality in politics/government b. describe gender inequality in mass media c. describe forms of inequality in other social institutions, such as family
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
a. define sexual orientation and gender identity b. recognize examples of homophobia c. discuss types of discrimination against LGBTQ+
I. The Sociological Study of Gender a. distinguish between sex and gender b. explain why gender is socially constructed c. recognize how gender intersects with other forms of inequality
II. Gender Socialization a. define Sociology’s stance in nature-nurture discussion b. describe the impact of the main agents of socialization c. recognize how gender is a type of social performance
III. The Gender Gap in Pay a. identify the current percentage in the pay gap b. recognize how the pay gap has changed over time c. describe factors behind the gap in pay
IV. Institutional Forms of Gender Inequality a. describe gender inequality in politics/government b. describe gender inequality in mass media c. describe forms of inequality in other social institutions, such as family
V. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity a. define sexual orientation and gender identity b. recognize examples of homophobia c. discuss types of discrimination against LGBTQ+
I. The Sociological Study of Gender a. distinguish between sex and gender b. explain why gender is socially constructed c. recognize how gender intersects with other forms of inequality
II. Gender Socialization a. define Sociology’s stance in nature-nurture discussion b. describe the impact of the main agents of socialization c. recognize how gender is a type of social performance
III. The Gender Gap in Pay a. identify the current percentage in the pay gap b. recognize how the pay gap has changed over time c. describe factors behind the gap in pay
IV. Institutional Forms of Gender Inequality a. describe gender inequality in politics/government b. describe gender inequality in mass media c. describe forms of inequality in other social institutions, such as family
V. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity a. define sexual orientation and gender identity b. recognize examples of homophobia c. discuss types of discrimination against LGBTQ+
Assessment and Requirements
Outcomes
- Social Sciences
- Civil Society and Culture - U.S. and Global
- Category 4: Social Sciences
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Determined by department