ANSO - 2100 Gender and Sexuality (3)

Examines major sociological and anthropological concepts, theories, and research methods to understand how gender and sexuality are social constructions that change over time and vary across cultures. Topics for exploration include: gender and sexual role socialization, consequences of changing social definitions of these social roles, underrepresentation in institutions, gender and sexuality issues in relation to social institutions, media images of men and women, and masculinities. Prerequisite: Take at least one course (3 credit hours) from either ANSO, ANTH, or SOC at the 1000 or 2000 level, or request instructor permission.