SOC 115 - Gender and Society

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course takes a sociological approach to the study of gender within the United States. Students will explore basic theories of gender and examine gender as it operates in various areas of social life, including, but not limited to the family, work, the economy, medicine, education and sexuality. Attention will be given to both historical changes and cross-cultural variations in gender, as well as how gender is experienced in relation to race, ethnicity, social class and sexual orientation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGL 101

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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