SOC 261 - Gender & Society

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

SOC - Sociology

Description:

This course is about the social processes through which male and female biology is transformed and institutionalized within society to gender. Discussions focus on ¿maleness/masculinity¿ and ¿femaleness/femininity¿ in their current, cross-cultural and historical forms. The origins, the implications and the social reproduction of gender are examined. How gender norms are both constructed and challenged in social institutions like the family, the economy, the political system, education, religion and the media are addressed. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.