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3.00 Credits
The social construction of gender and its impact on the lives of women are examined in this course. This survey course is designed to cover a wide array of psychological topics as they relate to the female experience in American culture. The influence of historical, developmental, and social contexts on psychological experiences is also examined. Prerequisite: PSY 105. 3 semester hours
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An examination of the family as a social institution with multicultural and cross-cultural differences. Areas of study include the organization of kinship systems, historical antecedents of family structure in the United States, gendered family roles, domestic violence, and the theoretical implications of societal change on intimacy patterns and family relations. This is a writing enriched course. Prerequisite: SOC 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course examines some of the dilemmas facing women at various points during the life cycle. The course begins with an exploration of the underpinnings of female gender identity in childhood and includes an examination of adolescence (issues such as teenage pregnancy, bulimia, abortion), early adulthood (marriage/ choosing to be single, work/family stresses, day care, timing of motherhood, dual career marriages), middle adulthood (empty nest debate, adult daughter/mother relationships, caregiving, depression), and later adulthood (living alone/widowhood, poverty, sexuality, social networks). Attention is given to minority women throughout the course. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the subject of family violence, especially as it relates to the legal system in the United States. This is accomplished by exploring (a) the historical roots of domestic violence, (b) social science theoretical perspectives, (c) the roles and the players, (d) the typical criminal prohibitions, (e) the experiences of victims who seek help from the court, religious, and medical authorities, and (f) efforts at developing prevention and intervention strategies. In addition, the course seeks to develop skills in students to find and evaluate information on family violence, especially as it is found in sociological sources and court needs. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on how gender inequality is structured globally and how economic and political changes in the last half of the 20th century have impacted these inequalities. To understand the impact of economic and political changes, we will specifically examine regions such as Latin America, Asia (Southeast, South Asia, China), Africa, and the Middle East and make comparisons with the United States. We will look at the social, economic, and political structure in different countries of these areas and see how gender inequality is socially constructed and impacted by changes. We will end the course by looking at some of the ways women have made changes in the structure of their countries and ultimately their own lives. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course explores human sexuality in three separate sections using a biopsychosocial approach. The first of these units addresses an overview of sexuality information and functioning. The second examines psychosocial issues as they exist within sexuality. Lastly, the manifestations of human sexuality as they occur within the social work context and subsequent practice issues are investigated. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore some of the significant life experiences of women in sub-Saharan Africa (such as marriage, sex and sexuality, motherhood, being a wife, families, aging, widowhood, work, and urban vs. rural life), how the same type of experiences are lived by African American women, and how an understanding of culture and social organization helps us understand why African and African American women sometimes experience these similarly and sometimes differently. This is a writingenriched course. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Women and men working together is a fact of life in today's workplace. This course will address issues that face women and men both separately and together in today's workplace. Facing these issues is no longer an attempt at political correctness but a legal necessity. As such, we will address both social interaction issues and legal requirement issues for the workers and the employers. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Literature and film represent two of the media in which society explores its most puzzling questions. This course examines the way particular issues are treated in literature and film, focusing on both the issues and the analytical skills necessary to critique the two media. Issues are different each time the course is offered. This course counts as a women's studies course when the selected topic and issues focus on women. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on gender issues in the labor force and the household. Topics include labor force participation patterns and trends, allocation of time between household and market work, unemployment, leadership styles, occupational segregation, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Prerequisite: EC 202. 3 semester hours
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