2024-2025 Course Catalog

SOC 1115 Sociology of Sex and Gender Roles

This course provides an in-depth examination of various gender identities within the US and abroad such as women, two-spirit people, transgender people, and men. The topics include:  gender, human bodies and age; the idea of gender as performance; the intersections of gender with race, sexuality, economic privilege, religion, ableism and more. Students will examine contemporary theory and research in gender studies, which will reinforce compassion, listening, and greater knowledge that facilitates increased safety and peace.

Credits

3 cr

Offered

Fall, Spring

MnTC Goals

5, 7