A multi disciplinary introduction to the study of gender. The course will examine theories and issues generated by the women's movement and will allow students to clarify the impact of transforming gender roles in their own lives. May be applied to Area 1.2.
A study of human sexuality from physical, psychological, social and ethical perspectives. The course will examine topics such as biological and physiological functioning, gender identity, and the history of changing attitudes towards human sexual interaction. Students will also participate in discussion of the various ethical decisions confronting them as sexual beings. May be applied to Area 1.2
Although Americans tend to think of gender, work and family only in terms of private experience, these actually constitute three distinct but closely interconnected social systems which have profound impact on the life experiences of everyone. The course will examine the historical connections among these social institutions as well as the changes that have occurred and are occurring. May be applied to a major in Sociology and a minor in Gender Studies.
Examines the various ways in which gender is a basic component of social organization in contemporary and traditional societies (with an emphasis on American society) and the ways in which this aspect of society is currently undergoing change. The course will address a number of questions, including: What is the relationship between sex (biological maleness or femaleness) and gender (social definitions of masculinity and femininity)? What are the impacts of social construction of gender on the lives of individual women and men? In what ways are basic social institutions (the economy, polity, religion, education, etc.) "gendered?" How and why are the gender arrangements of societies changing?
This course examines the political, social, and cultural history of modern Ireland. It begins with the 1798 Revolution which must be contextualized with late eighteenth century revolutions, including the American and French. We will move through the nineteenth century which is characterized by the worst famine in recorded history and ultimately culminate with Europe's most deadly guerilla war. Throughout we will pay special attention to the role of gender in Irish history.
This course is designed to offer junior and senior students in the minor the opportunity for intensive study of a research question in connection with their major. Students may choose to enroll in a concurrent upper-level research seminar or advanced independent study in their departmental major.