ANTH 365 - Sex Roles and Society

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Examines the roles and statuses of women and men in Western and nonwestern societies, treating gender as a social construct rather than a biological given. Considers theories about the bases of sexual inequality and the relationship between gender and other social hierarchies. Investigates how cultural notions of gender influence an individual's religious, political, sexual, and familial experiences. Prereq: ANTH 130 or ANTH 140

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcla.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 662-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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