Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (331-0-20)

Instructors

Rebecca Rose Ewert

Meeting Info

Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an opportunity for students to critically examine what is often a taken-for-granted aspect of social life: gender. This course will involve learning about gender as well as applying gender theory. We will study a variety of theoretical approaches to the study of gender, with particular focus on ethnomethodological, post-structural, macro-institutional, and intersectional approaches to the topic. By the end of the term, students will be able to 1) describe and compare theoretical anchors for the study of gender and 2) in writing, demonstrate mastery of two theoretical approaches to gender and apply one theory to a topic of their choosing. Prior course experience in gender/sexuality studies (by way of taking Gender & Society or other course work) is strongly advised.

Registration Requirements

Ideally, students have taken Gender & Society or another gender course before enrolling in this course in order to have familiarity with the beginning theories (I. e. "doing gender," performativity)

Teaching Method

Seminar

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area