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THE SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER

SOC 138
Course Description

A sociological examination of the status and roles of women and men in society, including the experiences of marriage, parenthood, employment and occupational attainment, socialization into sex roles and cultural reinforcement of these. Attention will be given to both existing patterns and change in those patterns.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.58

-1.55% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.82%

0.18% from Historical

A Rate
58.82%

-7.02% from Historical

Class Size
85

-10.38% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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