An overview of sexuality across institutions of society. Uses theoretical, conceptual, and empirical tools to analyze sexuality as a social fact. Explores the social construction of sexuality and how sexuality is socially created organized and constrained. Prerequisites: Open to Sociology majors/minors and Queer Studies minors only.
Investigates social life utilizing transgender experiences and identities as analytical frames. Theoretical and historical frameworks explore the socially constructed nature of transgender and cisgender identities and experiences in everyday life and social institutions. Topics include contemporary issues facing transgender persons in transition, embodiment, relationships, and private/public interactions. Prerequisites: Open to Sociology and WGS majors/minors and Queer Studies minors only.
A critical examination of the writings of major classical and contemporary sociological theorists, including Marx, Weber and Durkheim. This course will involve students in critical analysis of central sociological theories and offer them tools for understanding the development of sociological theory and its unique role in sociology. Prerequisites: SOCI 201 with a C- or better.
An overview of political sociology, emphasizing political processes in the United States and global contexts. Major themes include power structures that characterize society; the state; economic and political power; power relations that sustain social inequalities; and political struggles that lead to social transformation.