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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
COUN 20 | Title:
SEX AND GENDER |
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| Full Title:
Sex and Gender |
| Last Reviewed:11/23/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
COUN 73
Catalog Description:
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This course is an exploration of gender and sexual identity in U.S culture. Topics include: definitions of femininity and masculinity in popular culture, contemporary and traditional sex roles, male and female stereotypes and issues related to sexual orientation, gender and sexual discrimination (sexism, homophobia, sexual harassment, etc.). The relationship between gender and sex and other aspects of our personal and social identities, such as race/ethnicity, age, physical disabilities will be examined. Cross-cultural comparisons of non-Western societies' views of sex and gender identities will be explored.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course is an exploration of gender and sexual identity in U.S culture. Topics include: definitions of femininity and masculinity in popular culture, contemporary and traditional sex roles, male and female stereotypes and issues related to sexual orientation, gender and sexual discrimination (sexism, homophobia, sexual harassment, etc.). The relationship between gender and sex and other aspects of our personal and social identities, such as race/ethnicity, age, physical disabilities will be examined. Cross-cultural comparisons of non-Western societies' views of sex and gender identities will be explored.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 2004
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | D
| Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 2004 | |
| | D4 | Gender Studies | | |
| | E | Lifelong Learning and Self Development | | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 4 | Social and Behavioral Science | Spring 2007 | |
| | 4D | Gender Studies | | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2004 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2005 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyze and describe the concepts of gender, sexuality and sexual
orientation.
2. Differentiate between one's social and personal identities.
3. Analyze identity development theories.
4. Recognize Non-Western views of sex and gender identity.
5. Identify and examine sex and gender stereotypes in society.
6. Analyze and describe systems of power and privilege in U.S. society.
7. Define sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexism.
8. Explore career and educational opportunities in the fields of
Gender and Women's Studies.
Topics and Scope
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1. Defining sex, gender and sexual orientation
a. Sex: the biological/physiological aspects of males and females; intersexual and transexual individuals
b. Gender: defining masculinity and feminity; androgyny and transgender
c. Sexual orientation: defining homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bi-sexuality
2. Identifying other important aspects of social identity: race, ethnicity, age, religion and nationality
3. Identity-development models as related to sex, gender and sexual orientation. Cass's model
of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Identity Development
4. Cross cultural comparisons: studying Non-Western views of sex and gender indetity:
a. Asian (Hijras of India, Katoey of Thailand);
b. Native American (Third Gender or Two-Spririt Peoples);
c. Latin American (matriarchal society in Oaxaca, Mexico);
d. African (Wodaabe-males and beauty)
5. Gender roles and stereotypes in contemporary U.S. society
a. Examining media images of male/female "beauty ideals"
b. Exploring institutionalized inequality: work, education, politics
c. Marriage and family as a social institution
6. Systems of power and privilege in U.S. society
a. Male and heterosexual privilege
b. Sexism, homophobia, heterosexism and sexual violence
7. Legal Issues: sex and gender discrimination
a. Defining sexual harassment
b. Recognizing inappropriate behaviors in the workplace
8. Introduction to career and educational opportunities
a. Academic programs in the fields of gender, sexuality and women's studies
b. Career and professional fields related to sex and gender studies
Assignments:
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1. Text reading assignments on relevant topics. Approximately 40 pages a
week.
2. Discussion of text readings, in-class exercises and audio visual
presentations.
3. A five page research paper on a topic relevant to sex and gender
issues.
4. Five two-page writing assignments on gender, sexual orientation,
gender stereotypes, heterosexual and male privilege, sex
discrimination.
5. Mid-term objective and essay exam.
6. Final objective and essay examination.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
20 - 50% |
| Written homework, research paper | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 75% |
| Multiple choice, matching items, essay exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance, class participation and reading | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Gendered Worlds. Aulette, Judy Root. Oxford University Press: 2009
The Gendered Society (3rd). Kimmel, Michael. Oxford University Press: 2007
Sex & Gender: An Introduction(6th). Lips, Hilary. McGraw-Hill: 2007
The Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (4th). Ore, Tracy. McGraw-Hill: 2008
The Sociology of Gender. Wharton, Amy. Blackwell Publishing: 2005
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