SOCI 3120

Students examine the nature of gender relations, the social, sexual, economic and political dimensions of gender and theories of gender inequality drawn from social science research. Students investigate the influence of gender on individual identity, social interactions, and institutions such as families, media, work, education and politics. Throughout the course, students explore current issues concerning the binary nature of Western gender relations, the diversity of women and feminist movements, and the commodification of and backlash against feminist ideas and practice.