[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.730468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTYwMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1429531","instructor_name":"Alyssa Levy","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2011-01-19 17:21:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  This was one of the most interesting classes I took on campus.  I will admit that some of the reading is a little loftier than other 100-level courses, but she explains well in lecture, and she gives very clear instructions for assignments.  I would take any other classes this professor offered.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1429531","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.730468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjkwNTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1429531","instructor_name":"Alyssa Levy","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2010-10-25 14:44:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class--I didn't know gender was such a complex idea. Wouldn't call it an easy A, but if you show a genuine interest and effort through your papers and participation, you'll get a good grade. You do have to go to lecture to keep up, but it's interesting stuff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1429531","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:21.730468+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDU4NDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1429531","instructor_name":"Alyssa Levy","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2010-07-28 18:16:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Levy was very knowledgable in the field and had a lot of personality; I thoroughly appreciated her input in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1429531","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzYzNzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2015-11-07 17:19:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are always very interesting. She does have hard exams that test you on unnecessary information like percentages from articles and small details. For a 100-level/intro class, it required a lot of reading and homework. Have to write 8 500-word papers over the semester, which just gets annoying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzk4NDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2015-05-11 15:05:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cabell was an amazing professor. I took this class as an elective, as I only needed one sociology class but am hoping to have the opportunity to take a class with her again. I attended most lectures and studied a lot for the exams, so I wouldn't take this class unless you are truly interested in gender studies. Highly recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:17.026209+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDg4Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1426451","instructor_name":"Cabell Gathman","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2010-08-06 22:17:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved this class, it was in summer session and though it wasn't curved, the grading wasn't that tough and there were no exams. She joked around a lot and the mood was always light. I feel like everything she was teaching was relevant and current and I use what I learned in daily conversation. Take this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1426451","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODgyNTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2025-11-17 17:54:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Hart's lectures were so interesting that I actually wanted to attend every class and discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTY3Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2024-11-18 04:11:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chloe Hart is such a good professor, her lectures are engaging and interesting. Lots of readings but most of them are pretty short. Some of the test questions she makes are a bit confusing and worded weirdly. She also utilizes group work in lecture, Overall I think she's a great professor and seems really passionate about teaching which is great! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTE2OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2023-12-05 04:58:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Hart is super nice and her class is relatively easy. However, it is heavily graded on 3 tests which will fluctuate your grade heavily. Reading the outside reading is very necessary. There is an extra credit opportunity for attending over 70% of lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTkwODg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2023-08-27 21:13:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"SOC 138 with Professor Hart has been my favorite class at UW so far. Professor Hart is incredibly interesting, clearly passionate about both Sociology and Gender and Women's Studies, and truly cares about her students. Absolutely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTIxMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2023-05-14 19:18:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance wasn't required, but you do get extra credit for going; they were long and a little boring. Only one paper, easy if you work on it ahead of time. A lot of readings, you only have to do one for the reading reactions. 3 midterms, all easy if you go to discussion section, take picture of the review, and rewrite it 2-3 times. Overall easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTYzMTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2022-08-04 18:53:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chloe has to be the least compassionate professor I have ever taken a class with. She refused to help with the paper which happens to lack a clear grading rubric. Feedback is superficial and unhelpful. Lectures are boring and redundant. Class with so little intellectuality but harshly graded. Please do yourself a favor and pick another \"Easy A\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzM3Njk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2022-05-14 09:48:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"While professor Hart organizes her lectures well, the one paper we are responsible for is graded relatively harshly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDg1NzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2022-04-15 20:48:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hart is a wonderful lecturer. Her lectures are very well planned and pretty interesting (but long). She posted all of them online, so I never went in-person which was nice. Exams are easy but you should study for like an hour at least just to remember the little stuff. Only one paper/presentation. I recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzY5NTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2022-01-19 00:55:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved taking SOC 138 with Professor Hart. Lectures aren't note heavy, there's no final exam, and all tests are easy as long as you go to lecture. Exams are only on information that was covered in class and we did helpful reviews before each exam in discussion sections. I found lectures very enjoyable. Discussion attendance is mandatory.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzYzNjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2022-01-17 23:56:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hart cares about her student's grades just as much as she does about the material and goes out of her way to help you. Very punctual and replies to emails quickly. The material was not hard with some assignments having large impacts on your grade. Very interesting class with a great professor. Discussion classes were not well organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY3NjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-12-28 17:44:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hart was my favorite professor I had this semester. Shes very understanding and is clearly passionate about what she does as it translates into her teaching. What you had to do to succeed in her class is very clear and she wants to help you get there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI3OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-12-22 03:16:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want an easy class, take this. Exams were common sense. Attendance had some specific criteria about making your grade go down after 2 times so be careful about that. She is a very knowledgable person and provided great insights about the topic that made it interesting. She takes COVID 19 serious and was understanding with sickness.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTAwNDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-12-13 19:53:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class. Professor Hart is very understanding when it comes to sickness and other things. She is a great lecturer and makes her course content easy to understand while connecting it with things in the real world. The content is also very interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM5MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-12-01 22:44:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my favorite prof. this year. As a freshman I had no idea if I was going to like this class but it was extremely easy. Take notes, show up to class, and do the readings. It's not a lot of homework and is an easy class to take for credit if you have other harder classes going on. You take 3 midterms and she takes the highest 2. She gives EC.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTUyMTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-10-25 16:06:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Hart is awesome! She's very accommodating and understanding and her lectures are super clear and easy to follow. The class is relatively light on homework, just a lot of reading at times. The exams aren't too bad and the lectures clearly cover all the material on the exam. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTI2Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-10-15 01:55:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hart is amazing! Her lectures make so much sense and the examples she provides for each concept makes me memorize and understand the content so well. While attendance is mandatory, she is very understanding and will send you the lecture recording if you miss class because you're sick. I genuinely look forward to lecture with Professor H.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:47.956318+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTE3MDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767307","instructor_name":"Chloe Hart","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-10-11 21:26:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hart is so kind. Her lectures are well thought out and are interesting. She's a super good teacher and makes you leave the class feeling like you actually know what you're doing. Would 10/10 recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:50.725060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTkzMDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679663","instructor_name":"Elena Hight","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-07-29 04:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall a very interesting and informative class. Ms. Hight is accessible outside of class and always willing to help whoever needs it. Very understanding and willing to work with you. This was a six week class and she offered 3 separate extra credit opportunities. Readings and discussion questions every night and a final project. Participation req","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679663","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:30.038437+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTYxNTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2677695","instructor_name":"Eunsil Oh","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2023-03-30 19:59:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you need accommodations for the class good luck getting her to give them without fighting with you. I had to contact my advisor multiple times to get her to stop bothering me about my disability accommodations. She lectures and doesn't really allow for any discussion. Her projects are very intensive and she expects too much for the time she give","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2677695","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:30.038437+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTgxNTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2677695","instructor_name":"Eunsil Oh","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-11-02 21:09:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took soc138 with Eunsil in 2020 and she was nothing but kind and supportive. When we switched to online with covid she was so understanding and encouraging, you could tell she genuinely cares about her students and their wellbeing. If you go to class and take notes, you will do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2677695","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:30.038437+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDk1NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2677695","instructor_name":"Eunsil Oh","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-09-30 01:12:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would choose her as my favorite professor. She knows what she is doing, and she has a passion to teach students well. The best professor I have ever met before. I would take the course for sure. You should take the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2677695","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:30.038437+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTczNjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2677695","instructor_name":"Eunsil Oh","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-04-19 15:40:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Passionate, but goes about speaking to students unprofessionally (in my opinion) with discussions. Good lectures, but hard grading that isn't clear. More so due to the TA (but don't email about it or you'll get clowned for being "disrespectful" to ask about your grade). Exams were ok and straight from slides. Lectures mandatory because of that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2677695","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:21.817487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzQ2MjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2065383","instructor_name":"Gina Longo","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2017-12-27 18:30:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gina was hilarious and gave great lectures. She used TopHat for attendance and questions throughout lecture. There are weekly quizzes but slides were always posted online. Overall, was an easy class for 4 credits! She was a personable and great teacher-- highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2065383","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:45.018819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjE3NjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2342954","instructor_name":"Katie Zaman","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-09-07 22:00:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katie is absolutely amazing as a teacher. Although her class wasn't very hard, I learned so much more about the world and myself from her and her class than any other class I have taken. She truly cares about her students, and makes the classroom an inviting and fun space that you actually want to be in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2342954","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:41.454377+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTE2NDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1807960","instructor_name":"Madeleine Fairbairn Fairbairn","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2013-04-10 22:46:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved Madelain Fairbairn. Took Soc 138 study of gender for soc credit and ended up loving the class and her as a professor. This class is fairly easy with weekly quizzes on extremely dull readings but the lecture is interesting. You will learn a ton and the truth about feminism and how it is truly about equality for women.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1807960","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjU4NTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-12-14 18:14:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maria is very approachable and is always happy to answer your questions. Her lectures are always interesting, and she asks the class questions to keep them engaged. She tries her best to facilitate arguments, but sometimes things can get out of hand if there is a sensitive topic. If you skim the readings and can explain the terms it is an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQwNTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-05-02 01:41:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grade is baed solely on two papers, three exams, and participation in discussion. The lectures are just liberal ideas that have nothing to do with the class, pointless, boring and there is no factual evidence of anything she says. If you have an opposing view she will shut you down and make the others students gang up on you. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzMyNDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-05-01 16:35:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maria teaches a class to a severe bias. If there is a disagreement in class, she will often let other students gang up on an individual. If you have a different viewpoint than Maria, my advice would be to never speak up. More often than not Maria avoids facts in lecture and rather points to feelings to provide evidence. Do not take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDQ1OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-03-18 00:13:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maria is one of the nicest teachers I have had. She cares very deeply about her students and is super flexible in making her class the best experience that she can. Her class has been one of the most influential on the way I look at the world and society. I would highly recommend her to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDM4Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-03-15 00:31:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Azocar is an intelligent, respected professor and has interesting, helpful lectures. She actually let me join the class about 4 weeks into the semester and helped me to catch up on all the material I missed, so she is very understanding and caring towards students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:06.289163+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg3ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2458300","instructor_name":"Maria Azocar","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2019-01-21 21:28:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maria is very devoted to her work and very accommodating. If you show up and skim the readings you'll do fine. She is very accessible and wants her students to succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2458300","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:49.763504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzg4MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2598757","instructor_name":"Miriam Barcus","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-02-25 00:15:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was my TA for Soc 138, Soc of gender, and it was clear she was super passionate about the topic! Her discussions were engaging and she was so cool and easy to talk to. Also, she showed us her cat, so I was won over immediately.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2598757","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:49.763504+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzQ5NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2598757","instructor_name":"Miriam Barcus","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2021-02-08 19:40:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was my TA for soc 138, she is super knowledgeable about the topic and is very caring about everyone. If you have a chance to take a class with her I would 100% recommend, we always had the best discussions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2598757","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzUxODU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2018-04-05 20:39:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really interesting class and the material isn't too difficult. The readings aren't bad either because the material is interesting and relevant. Exams were short answer and there was a group presentation. As long as you put in effort, you will do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE2NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2017-12-22 14:10:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've ever had at UW Madison. Is not helpful, doesn't set clear grading criteria, such terribly boring lectures. DO NOT take this class if you're expecting an easy A, she grades harshly. Finished my 3rd semester and this is the first class I've regret taking","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzg2NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2017-01-29 16:02:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class, great professor. Material was really interesting, lots of the readings were fairly current news articles which I liked a lot. Textbook was easy to read, interesting, and helpful. Discussions were really interesting. Grading was fair and she gives lots of feedback which is really helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzg4MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2016-12-08 12:27:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a conducive environment for anyone who doesn't agree with her thoughts. Doesn't give grading criteria, but grades extremely harshly. World renowned sociologist, worst class worst professor I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzc5MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2015-02-11 23:43:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was never really clear about what she was looking for, even when people would directly ask her what she wanted us to know. You also had to go out of your way to go talk to her, because she would always bolt out of the door right when the bell rang because she clearly did not want to be in class. Also makes rude remarks to students when she can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTY4OTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2005-03-14 23:55:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought the material in the class was very interesting; her lectures were boring at times, but nothing was too hard to understand. Her assignments were confusing at first, but once I figured out I didn't have to answer every part of the sheet in my papers, it was easy. Not very helpful to talk to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDE0MjA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2005-01-18 19:14:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"it was ok...the final exam was graded poorly which gave me an AB instead of an A...i'd recommend the class, but probably not the professor.  she is a liberal weanie!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzU0Mzc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2004-12-19 20:58:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:17.176610+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTI4OTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:526493","instructor_name":"Myra Marx Ferree","course_label":"SOC138","course_id":"SOC 138","course_uid":"course_4db23ef1d17869a6e0259024","review_date":"2004-12-08 19:51:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very fair class if you enjoy analysis and writing; leans to the left wing! The workload is not bad if you pace yourself, but the lectures can get pretty boring.  If you're interested in the topic, the class itself is definitely worth taking, but you have a different option for the prof, go for it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/526493","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]