May 06, 2026  
General Catalog 2026-2027 
    
General Catalog 2026-2027
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

SOC 131 - Sociology of Sex and Gender




Prerequisite: GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 (Foundation), Area 4 (formerly GE Area D) and PLSI-2
Introduces students to the sociological study of sex and gender. Looks at how men and women experience differently such social structures as work and the economy, family and courtship, and media. Examines the evidence for the persistence of gender differences and their importance.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area UD 4 (formerly GE ID)

Units: 3



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)