Class Details

SOC 28
Sociology of Gender

Course Description

Application of sociological perspectives to an understanding of gender. Focuses on the social construction of gender and on gender as an organizing principle of social life. Includes investigation of masculinities, femininities and trans identities, gender socialization, gender inequality, how gender is shaped by race, class, nation and sexuality, and the family, media, education, economics, politics and religion as gendered institutions, from a cross-cultural and global perspective.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-31.
Footnote:
SOC -028.-1KY -: LEAD! (Latinx Empowerment at De Anza) Learning Community. This is a HYBRID class that has both online and ON CAMPUS requirements. The course does not involve more time than a regular class. Contact Steve Nava at navasteve@deanza.edu for more information. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course, a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. the Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning."

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).

Also listed as WMST D028.

Cross Listed Course(s)

• WMST 28 - Sociology of Gender (4 Units)