SOC 315 - Sex and Gender

3 Credits

This course defines and examines gender identity, sex roles, and how what it means to be male or female is both a cultural and social construct. Emphasis is placed on how these socially defined categories affect individuals' sense of self, behaviors, interactions with others, aspirations, achievements, life course and challenges they may face. Gender identities outside of traditional male and female categories will also be examined. Course topics include gender in relation to marriage, family, work, education, media, religion, and politics.
Prerequisites: SOC 101.