STSS 4560 - Gender,Science,and Technology

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

"Sex" is the biological distinction between being male and female. "Gender" is the social construction of masculinity and femininity. The purpose of this course is to explore if, and if so, how, science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by gender ideals and images. We use gender as a tool for critical thinking about such topics as studies of sex differences, women in science and engineering, the environment, and war and peacPrerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: STSH 1110/STSS 1110 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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