PSYC 356 Psychology of Gender Focuses on the similarities and differences between males and females, masculinity and femininity. Explores the origins and maintenance of gender stereotypes and their consequences. PSYC 357 Psychology of Women Explores psychological and sociocultural issues concerning women in our society. Women's experiences will be covered in areas that are stereotypically thought of as male-oriented as well as those more exclusive to females. SOCI 291 Marriage and Family Investigates the contemporary American family emphasizing such areas as family change, sex roles, courtship, husband-wife relationships, parenthood and family breakdown.
Special attention is paid to the impact of changing societal values on family life.
SOCI 360 Women, Movies and MTV Addresses sociological and social work accounts of the lived experiences of women in American society including special populations such as survivors of rape, spouse abuse, incest, and mental illness. Examines the images of women in film as a powerful form of cultural conditioning. SOWK 380 Women and Health Focuses on issues related to women's health status in the U.S. and around the world. 140 Peoples of the World Examines the way of life of selected societies in various parts of the world. Explores patterns in human cultures as well as the uniqueness of particular societies.