GEC 306 - Gender Diversity

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. IN 130 OR FA 110, HUM 150, PSY 101, SSC 101, SC 118, and SC 120; Developing a Global Perspective Level 2; Effective Citizenship Level 2 - In this course the student explores the social construction of gender around the world. To gain a better understanding of the ways that societies understand and respond to gender, she examines methods that societies use to encourage gender conformity and discourage gender nonconformity. After looking at these issues in the United States, each student chooses a country and researches how people operate within that country's gender system. Finally, she articulates human rights issues associated with efforts to control and limit expressions of gender diversity.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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