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COURSE DESCRIPTION

SOC 230 — Sociology of Gender  (5 cr)

Sociology of Gender examines the changing views of gender in modern society and explores the available research on the social and institutional pressures that shape women and men and their roles in society. This course directly confronts the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding nearly every aspect of gender, including work, education, sexuality, politics, economics, marriage, family, crime and spirituality. This course also includes a cross-cultural perspective on gender. (SFCC)
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