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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-25-2004 |
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SOC212 2004 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Gender
and Society |
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A study of the way culture shapes and defines the positions
and roles of both men and women in society. Major emphasis on social
conditions which may lead to a broadening of gender roles and a reduction of
gender role stereotypes and the implications of these changes. Open to both
men and women. Prerequisites: None. Course Attribute(s): General Education Designation:
Cultural Diversity - [C] General Education Designation:
Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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SOC212 2004
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Gender and Society |
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Distinguish between sex and gender. (I) |
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Differentiate between sociological perspectives and those
of psychology and biology. (I) |
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Describe the types of bias women encounter in their
pursuit of science. (II) |
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Describe how women can provide an alternative perspective
to the traditional androcentric approach in science. (II) |
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Summarize the history of the women's movement and its
influence in contemporary society. (III) |
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Describe the various aspects and goals of the men's
movement. (III) |
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Describe the innate biological differences in men and
women and consequences for behavior. (IV) |
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Describe the supporting and opposing views of
sociobiology. (IV) |
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Describe various techniques for measuring gender role
identity. (V) |
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Identify and describe common myths about gender
differences. (V) |
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Critically evaluate major psychological theories about
gender development. (V) |
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Describe the concepts of status, norms, and roles as they
apply to male and female behavior. (VI) |
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Provide cross-cultural examples of variability among
cultures in expectations of male and female roles. (VII) |
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Describe types of interpersonal power and strategies in
male-female relationships. (VIII) |
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Provide examples of gender differences of in verbal and
nonverbal communication. (IX) |
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Describe the effects of sexism in education and in the workplace.
(X) |
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Describe how religion has
traditionally defined women's role and changes which are occurring in
contemporary society. (XI) |
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Describe the historical barriers
to women's participation in politics and changes which are occurring in
contemporary society. (XI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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SOC212 2004
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Gender and Society |
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I. Overview A. Social perspectives on
gender B. Theories of gender II. Women in science A. Scientific bias 1. Researcher bias 2. Publication bias B. Feminist-oriented social
science III. Social movements and
genders A. Women's movement B. Men's movement IV. Biological perspective A. Politics of biology B. Prenatal events and sex
differences C. Chromosomal
abnormalities D. Hormones and behavior E. Sociobiology V. Psychological
perspective A. Gender role identity 1. Definitions 2. Measurement issues B. Myths and realities of
gender differences C. Psychological theories
of gender role acquisition D. Critique of
psychological theories VI. Social roles
perspective A. Gender norms B. Socialization agents C. Race and ethnicity VII. Anthropological
perspective A. Culture B. Gender roles in other
countries C. Cultural universals and
gender roles D. Cross-cultural examples VIII. Interpersonal power A. Romantic relationships
and power B. Sexual victimization C. Battered women IX. Verbal and nonverbal
communication A. Linguistic sexism B. Body language X. Education and work A. Educational system and
gender 1. Sexual harassment on
campus 2. Employment opportunities
in education B. The workplace and gender
1. Sexual harassment in the
workplace 2. Pay equity XI. Religion and politics A. Religion and gender
roles 1. Historical overviews 2. Contemporary roles of
women B. Politics of gender 1. Women in politics 2. Historical overview 3. Political barriers and
women politicians |