2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook

GEND 150 The Naked Person

The Naked Person focuses on both sociocultural and biological constructions of the gender roles of women and men by stripping away preconceived stereotypes. This course covers fundamental terms, theories, and concepts pertaining to gender studies. Feminist theory is used to examine such issues as: feminism, gender socialization, sexual orientation, education, mass media, economic and political systems, marriage and family, violence, health care, and religion. This course primarily focuses on American gender construction, but also addresses gender construction globally.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete WRIT 102 or HONR 111; minimum grade C-

Distribution

Writing Proficiency, Diversity, Social Analysis