ID 211 - Introduction to Gender Studies

Institution:

Bentley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore-level standing or permission of instructor Note: Can be used as a social sciences, humanities or unrestricted elective. Helps students develop a critical framework for thinking about gender. Drawing on disciplinary perspectives from the arts and sciences and business, we will consider open-ended questions such as: What are the implications of saying sex roles are not "natural" What are the benefits and drawbacks of sex roles How can or should we talk about power relations between the sexes We will also investigate more immediate gender concerns: How critical should we be of gender stereotypes Are women's entry into the labor force and men's involvement in parenting positive or negative How do race, class, gender and sexual preference issues interact D

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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