SOCY 1001 - Introduction to Sociology
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Spring 2021
Examines basic sociological ideas including social relations, social interaction, social structure, and social change. Examples are drawn from societies around the world.
SOCY 1006 - The Social Construction of Sexuality
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Spring 2021
Discusses the social determinants of sexuality. Analyzes the economic, psychological, and cultural influences on human sexuality. Interactional perspective of human sexuality is presented. Same as WGST 1006.
SOCY 1016 - Sex, Gender, and Society 1
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Examines status and power differences between the sexes at individual and societal levels. Emphasizes historical context of gender roles and status, reviews major theories of gender stratification. Same as WGST 1016.
SOCY 3016 - Marriage and the Family in U.S. Society
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Comparative and historical examination of marriage and the family within the U.S. Emphasizes changing family roles and family structures. Also considers alternatives to the nuclear family and traditional marriage exploring new definitions of family. Recommended prerequisite: SOCY 3001. Same as WGST 3016.
SOCY 3141 - Social Movements in the U.S
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Fall 2020
Considers theory and research about American social movements. Emphasizes leadership, ideology, recruitment, strategy, organizational dynamics, public response, and reasons for success or failure. Recommended prerequisite: SOCY 3001.
SOCY 4071 - Social Stratification
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Fall 2020
Studies theories of class, ethnic, sex, and age stratification. Examines social inequality in the United States and analyzes the resulting conflicts. Same as SOCY 5071.
WGST 1016 - Sex, Gender, and Society 1
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Fall 2020
Examines status and power differences between the sexes at individual and societal levels. Emphasizes historical context of gender roles and status, reviews major theories of gender stratification. Same as SOCY 1016.
