SOC 473 - Gender in a Global Society

Institution:

Catholic University of America

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Description:

This course examines the diversity of gender patterns across societies. An examination of gender in the U.S., Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and other countries will reveal the interconnectedness of gender with family, school, work, community, law, medicine, politics, and religion. Questions like "Why is gender inequality so much less in some countries than others?" and "Why do definitions of masculinity vary across societies?" will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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