SOC 420 - Gender and Society

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Meredith College

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(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) What does sex have to do with gender What does gender have to do with social systems This course explores these questions by looking at the ways in which sociologists have theorized and written about gender. Students will explore what it means to understand gender as a social and cultural construct as well as the impact that these constructions have on the lived experiences of individuals in society. Additionally the course will examine the complex ways in which gender intersects and interacts with other facets of our social identities including race, class and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: At least 6 credit hours in SOC.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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