Mar 04, 2026  
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

SOC 276 - Gender Roles in Society


Offered FL odd years
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology  or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
This course introduces students to the sociological study of gender and gender relations with a focus on the United States. Students will explore topics such as gender socialization and gender inequality within the context of a changing American society. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify and explain key terms, concepts, trends, theories, and ideas related to the sociological study of gender.
  • Express ideas in written and oral communication effectively.
  • Identify how the concepts in this course are present in and relevant to their personal, social, and work lives.
  • Connect ideas learned in the course to each other.
  • Discuss the how the struggles people face relate to the gendered organization of society.
  • Appreciate the importance of sociology as a tool for understanding gender and social problems related to gender.
  • Develop more effective learning habits.