I. Course Title: Men and Women in Society
II. Course Number: SOCY 326
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 121.
V. Course Description:
This course examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for women and men, structural determinants of major social institutions in shaping gender roles and effects of gender roles on institutions.
Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course. A student may not receive credit for SOCY 226 and SOCY 326. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
I. Social Theories of Sex Roles
II. Current Sociological Research in Sex Roles
III. Masculine Biases in the Normative Structures of Major Institutions
IV. Future Trends and Developing Alternative Structures
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
This course is conducted as a lecture-style course with as much discussion as is permitted by the size of the enrollment.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Students will examine the sources and influences of sex roles for both females and males.
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Evaluation of student progress is made by tests and quizzes, papers and short assignments, and contributions to class discussions.
Other Course Information: Students taking the course for graduate credit must submit a term paper of 18-25 pages, with a minimum of 15 professional citations; in addition, an oral presentation of the research must be made to the class.
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED
January, 2004 Reviewed Peggy A. Shifflett
March, 2009
March 01, 2021