SOCI 150 - Introduction to Women’s and Genders Studies

3 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: FS credit.
This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s and gender studies. It explores the biological, cultural, and structural debates surrounding issues such as gendered violence, gay vs. straight parenting, the gendered workplace, pornography, and the role of media in the social construction of masculinity and femininity. While the focus is primarily on the U.S., it does include a global perspective as well.