GSS 220 - Gender and Culture: Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Examination of various cultures to understand how gender and gender roles are constructed and how they structure social relationships. Course presents theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence from a variety of cultures, including pre-industrial, industrial, post-industrial societies and developing countries.

Prerequisite(s): GSS 101 , SOC 111 or SOC 121 .

Crosslisted: Also offered as SOC 220 ; credit is not given for both GSS 220 and SOC 220 .

Course Outcomes
Core Competencies
Core 1 Communication Core 3 Information Literacy Core 4 Personal Wellness Core 5 Self Management Core 7 Quantitative Reasoning Core 8 Social and Civic Responsibility Core 9 Global Perspective Core 10 Innovative and Critical Thinking