Sociologists look for patterns, not exceptions. It can't be true. Just because you, personally, have not experienced something does not detract from the sociological insight. Some studies might not apply to your personal experience but these studies do indicate social facts about patterns in behavior or attitudes. Some people will feel threatened by the course material because sociologists examine inequality and behaviors and attitudes that we take for granted .
People have very strong feelings about relationships between and among men and women.
Many people feel threatened or hostile when they hear about certain gender issues. Biology has something to do with who we are as men and women but sociologists do not focus on the biological aspects. We focus on environment, group membership, social structure, and interactions. Sociologists do not blame or judge any groups . Even when studying issues such as domestic violence or rape, sociologists do not judge groups.