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May 31, 2023

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Tamara L. Smith
: RITUALS OF MARRIAGE & STATE ASSEMBLY BILLS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
This activity performs several functions in the Sociology of Families classroom: 1) it emphasizes the changing quality of societal norms and values regarding weddings, 2) provides a starting point from which to discuss global marriage issues, and 3) familiarizes...
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Jennifer Keys
Friendship Film Analysis
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
The goal of this assignment is to have students explore gender differences in friendships by developing a sociological analysis of a feature film.
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J. Craig Jenkins
Political Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Political Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
This course surveys contemporary theory and research in political sociology. We begin with a discussion of general approaches to political sociology (pluralist, elitist, neo-marxist and state-centered/ institutionalist approaches) and how these have been applied to...
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Rogelio Saenz
Sociology 403: Sociology of Mexican Americans
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Latina/o Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
The Mexican American population represents one of the most unique and diverse ethnic groups in this country. A significant portion of the population can trace its roots to the United States over several generations. At the same time, another significant segment of...
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Laura L. O'Toole
"Sex" at Work
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
The Sociology of Gender and Work collection reflects these main areas of study in gender and work. In addition to undergraduate and graduate syllabi about gender and work, it includes sociology of work syllabi that emphasize gender (see Cindy Anderson, Dana Britton,...
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Janna L. L. Deitz
Gender and Political Leadership
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
This activity is designed to demonstrate that evaluations of political leaders are affected by gendered notions of leadership and to make students more aware of the implications that gendered notions of leadership have on who is considered a "viable" political leader...
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George A. Kourvetaris
Political Sociology
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Political Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
The course is designed for both graduate and undergraduate students and covers most areas in political sociology including issues and concepts such as social power, the social bases of politics, the interface of politics and society, society and the state, political...
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William A. Corsaro, Hilary Aydt
DIFFERENCES IN CHILDREN'S CONSTRUCTION OF GENDER ACROSS CULTURE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Children and Youth
Resource Type(s):
Essay
Class Level(s):
Any Level
Abstract:
This resource guide includes syllabi, assignments, and other resources. The syllabi cover a number of core issues emerging in the sociology of children, and they do so in a variety of ways in order to meet the needs of students at different levels and in different...
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Dana Britton
Sociology of Work
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sexualities
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
Graduate
Abstract:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an upper division undergraduate/graduate course in the study of work. We will examine three broad topics: the social organization of work, current work trends, and inequalities at work.
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Susan L. Wortmann
Talking Gender: Reading Analysis and in-class group Discussion
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Sex and Gender
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
Brief Description Small groups (no more than 5 students) are established at the beginning of the semester. These groups meet regularly to discuss and apply gender readings from Men’s Lives. Following the instructions below, all group members outline the readings,...
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