SOCIOLOGY 226 - Sociology of Sex and GenderWhat

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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is the connection between biological sex and our identities as men and women How is the variation over time and across cultures in gendered behavior explained What are the sources and consequences of differences between women and men How are these differences linked to inequalities of race and class as well as gender This course provides an introduction to sociological perspectives on gender relations as a social structure. Several theoretical frameworks for understanding the sources and persistence of gender differences and inequality are considered, including liberal feminism, radical feminism, multicultural feminism, and men's feminism. Students examine a range of social institutions and ideological constructs shaping the social structure of gender, such as family, employment, sexuality, reproduction, and beauty. Prerequisite: SOC 100. (Monson, offered annually)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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