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Dekalb, Illinois

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SOCI 357

The Sociology of Gender

Introduction to the current body of theory and research on gender from a critical social science perspective. Evaluates differences between biological maleness and femaleness and the social construction of contemporary gender identity. Emphasis on everyday processes of gender, including experiences of diverse populations across a range of social institutions

Units: 3.0

Prerequisites:
SOCI 270 - Social Problems
or
SOCI 260 - Introduction to Social Psychology
or
SOCI 250 - Contemporary Social Institutions
or
SOCI 170 - Introduction to Sociology