SOC 257 - Gender and Society

3 Credit(s)

This course examines sex/gender systems in historical, cross-cultural, and contemporary societies. Identity politics and the interconnections between gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are core segments of this course. Feminist, socialist, liberal, and conservative thought on sex/gender issues are examined. Readings include classic early writings from the contemporary women’s movement and more recent gender analyses.
This course fulfills the requirements for the GWS major and minor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 105 or GWS 101.

Formerly: SOC 317