SOC 280 - Sociology of Gender

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Provides an overview of the broad field of gender studies in sociology. Drawing on the premises of social constructionism and critical theory, the course examines the micro- and macro- levels of the creation and maintenance of a binary system of gender. Major course themes include gender socialization, the micro-politics of gender, the social construction of gender, gender and sexuality, and gender stratification. Odd years Spring.