SOC 262 Sociology Of Sex & Gender

An examination of conceptions of the nature of males and females, along with an examination of the kinds of behavior are created to be the norm and appropriate to each. It will investigate how gender expectations are constructed and disseminated in a society, and how these gender expectations are mediated by race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and other factors.  Attention is paid to social justice issues involving oppression and discrimination based upon gender or sexual orientation.  Fulfills Diversity Requirement.  Spring (L11)