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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
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Distinguish between and among the three aspects of human sexuality (sex, gender, and sexual orientation)
and relate them to personal identity and societal norms.
2. Explain the issues related to sexual and gender inequality as they affect both men
and women including sexism and male privilege, and homophobia and heterosexual privilege.
3. Make cross-cultural comparisons with US gender and sex norms to non-Western socieities'
views of gender indentity and expression.
4. Define sexual discrimination and identify inappropriate behavior pertaining to sexual
harassment laws.
Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe and distinguish the concepts of gender, sexuality and sexual
orientation.
2. Differentiate between one's social and personal identities.
3. Describe identity development theories.
4. Recognize Non-Western views of sex and gender identity.
5. Identify and examine sex and gender stereotypes in society.
6. Define and describe systems of power and privilege in U.S. society.
7. Define sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexism.
Topics and Scope
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1. 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. 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 indentity:
a. Asian (Hijras of India, Katoey of Thailand);
b. Native American (Third Gender or Two-Spirit 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. Sexual harrassment and innappropriate behaviors in the workplace
b. Same sex marriage laws in the US and globally
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. A five page research paper on a topic relevant to sex and gender issues.
3. Five two-page writing assignments on gender, sexual orientation, gender stereotypes, heterosexual and male privilege or sex discrimination.
4. Mid-term and essay exam.
5. Final 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, reading and audio visual presentation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Gendered Worlds (2nd). Aulette, Judy Root. Oxford University Press: 2012
The Gendered Society (5th). Kimmel, Michael. Oxford University Press: 2012
The Social Construction of Difference and Inequality: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (5th). Ore, Tracy. McGraw-Hill: 2010
The Sociology of Gender (2nd). Wharton, Amy. Blackwell Publishing: 2011
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