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Explore the sociological approach to studying gender
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Evaluate key theoretical approaches used to study gender such as feminist theory, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and queer theory
Analyze how gender is rooted in social life and social structures
Explain how gender is a part of a network of social inequalities
Differentiate between gender and sex
Identify key terminology in discussing and sociologically analyzing gender such as cisgender, transgender, intersex, and nonbinary
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Analyze the social construction of gender
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Explain how gender is a social creation or construct
Describe how gender norms, roles, and identities are shaped by society
Compare gender constructs across different cultures and historical periods
Assess the idea of a gender binary as well as its shortcomings
Identify gender identities beyond the binary, both in the U.S. and in other societies
Analyze scholarly research on gender differences and similarities
Identify challenges to gender normative behavior both individually and institutionally
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Examine the performative nature of gender
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Identify gender norms in society
Evaluate how people “do gender” by adhering to or challenging societal expectations
Analyze how gender is an ongoing, dynamic process for individuals
Analyze cultural responses to gender conformity and nonconformity
Examine cross-cultural variation in gender norms
Explore gender strategies related to masculinities, femininities, and doing nonbinary
Explore how gender performance intersects with other identities such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, or ability
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Explore intersectionality
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Examine how gender intersects with other social categories such as race, ethnicity, social class, sexuality, ability, age, religion, and others
Describe how intersections produce diverse identities, gender performances, and experiences
Analyze how intersecting statuses connect to patterns of privilege and inequality
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Analyze inequality, privilege, and power
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Identify common themes within past and present examples of gender inequality
Correlate how power, privilege, and status are linked to gender
Analyze male privilege and how it upholds gender inequality
Describe the facets of heteronormative culture
Analyze heterosexual privilege
Evaluate sexism and heterosexism on both a structural and individual level
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Illustrate the gender socialization process
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Describe the family’s role in gender socialization
Analyze other agents of socialization such as peers, media, religion, and educators
Relate gender socialization to identity, roles, relationships, and life experiences
Analyze gender socialization across the lifespan
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Analyze how gender impacts social interactions.
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Identify various gender strategies used in social interactions
Explore the ways in which gender influences work relationships, friendships, and intimate relationships
Describe the impact of gender on the division of labor in the household as well as parenthood
Explore how gendered interactions are influenced by other social identities such as race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, disability, or class
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Examine gender in various institutions and systems
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Analyze systems of oppression
Explore the relationship between gender and various institutions and contexts such as the family, media, education, or work
Describe how gender relates to political representation, leadership, and power
Evaluate the role of social institutions in reinforcing or challenging gender norms
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Analyze gender and violence
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Describe the relationship between gender and crime and violence
Identify different forms of gender-based harassment and violence
Analyze cultural and institutional contributions to gender violence
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Evaluate individual, structural, and societal transformations
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Trace how our interpretations and representations of gender have changed throughout modern history
Identify cultural or structural changes that have led to greater gender equity and equality
Describe the significance of feminist movements in securing political, legal, and/or social changes
Describe how social movements such as the LGBTQ+ rights movement, disability rights movement, or racial justice movements play key roles in addressing inequalities and oppression