SOAN 2265: Sociology of Women

More than just a collection of molecules and chromosomes, woman represents a rich tapestry of social meanings.  From Sojourner Truth’s passionate question “Ain’t I a Woman” to DeBeauvoir’s famous quote “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman” we have long struggled with what it means to be (or become) and be counted as a woman. 

Using this as our frame of reference, this class will explore women as both a social product and social producers. Specifically, we will explore questions such as:

• Women and race/ethnicity/nationality
• Social class distinctions
• Intimacies and Sexualities
• Politics, Law and Social Control
• The possibilities of social change

How will students be evaluated in this course?

• Mid-term Exam (take home format)  
  
• Journal writing/reflection papers
  
• Women 2.0 assignment (create a blog, webpage, mashup, video, artwork, etc)
  
• Organize a community forum/discussion (topic selected by the students) 
  
• Civic Engagement: Organizing a campus clothing drive for “Dress for Success” 
  

No Final Exam scheduled for this class.

 

What are the prerequisites?

Students who have completed SOAN 1101 or SOAN 1102 and 1103, or WOMS 1112 may enrol in this course. If you would like to enrol in the course without having completed the prerequisite, you should contact the instructor.

When is this course offered?

This course will be offered in the Fall 2011 semester. It is scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:05 AM until 12:20 PM. See Web Advisor for more details. 

Questions?

Contact the professor, Dr. Alan Brown, for more information.