SOC 224 - Sex, Gender, & Society

3 Credit(s)

Introduction to the sociological study of sex and gender and the social, cultural, political, and historical issues that shape them. Multiple disciplinary perspectives are applied to examine: the relationship between sex and gender; socialization practices that reproduce gender identities; historical changes in sex and gender beliefs and practices; how gender structures the experiences of people in social institutions; the impact of gender on personal identity and social conduct; how other facets of identity like ethnicity, class, and sexuality shape and are shaped by the experience of gender; and the relationship between gender, power, and social inequality.

Prereqs: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096.
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Online, Service Learning
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR SOCI 203 - Introduction to Gender Studies Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will analyze key figures, concepts, and debates in sociology related to sex and gender, recognizing their historical and contemporary impacts on individuals and society both locally and globally.
CLO 2) Students will analyze how gender intersects with other facets of identity such as ethnicity, class, and sexuality, and assess the effects of those intersections on lived experiences.
CLO 3) Students will analyze and discuss how experiences, issues, and texts illustrate concepts related to sex and gender.
CLO 4) Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to formulate insightful research questions about gendered problems and issues.
CLO 5 ) Students will assess credible sources by locating, evaluating, and using them correctly and ethically to understand gendered problems and facilitate potential solutions.
CLO 6) Students will demonstrate effective communication skills through critical thinking, reading, and writing about topics related to sex and gender in various formats and contexts.