SOC 236
Spring 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 236 |
This course explores key issues and perspectives in the study of gender inequality. It focuses on the relationship between gender and the type of work men and women do and how these patterns change as countries progress on the path of economic development. This course focuses mainly on the United States with some comparisons with postindustrial countries. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS)(SOC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Francine Blau, Mary Brinton and David Grinsky, THE DECLINING SIGNIFICANCE OF GENDER?
Claudia Goldin, UNDERSTANDING THE GENDER GAP
Yuko Osganara, OFFICE LADIES, SALARIED MEN
Heidi Hartmann, CAPITALISM, PATRIARCHY, AND JOB SEGREGATION BY SEX
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and end semester writing and/or presentation assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Sanyal,Paromita Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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