GENDER ROLES SOCIOLOGY 3352 FALL 2011 INSTRUCTOR: Carol Cirulli Lanham, PhD OFFICE: GR 2.

612 PHONE: 972-883-2867 OFFICE HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays Online office hours on eLearning or Google+ by appointment EMAIL: cclanham@utdallas.edu CLASS TIME AND LOCATION: WF 11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M. GR 3.606 COURSE PRE-REQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES AND/OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gender roles are such an integral part of our lives that we tend to take them for granted. In this course, we will take a step back and use a sociological perspective to explore how gender shapes our lives and the society in which we live. Specifically, we will examine gender as a social construction rather than as a biological difference. We will use sociological theories and concepts to gain insight into how gender influences various aspects of social life including: language, socialization, reproduction, family relations, the workplace, violence and sexuality. We will compare and contrast sociological theories with masculinity and femininity research from the fields of psychology, anthropology and history. We also will consider how gender intersects with other social identities, such as race, ethnicity, social class, age and sexual orientation. Looking at society through the lenses of gender will enable us to gain a better understanding of human behavior and social institutions. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course, student should be able to:
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Differentiate between gender and sex, and explain why sociologists are concerned with the social aspects of gender rather than biological explanations of sex. Describe how gender is socially constructed, and how it influences our personal, academic and professional lives. Analyze how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, social class, age and sexual orientation. Understand how social institutions and organizations are gendered and the role they play in maintaining gender identities. Recognize the ways in which both men and women are empowered and limited by their gendered identities.

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERALS:

Linda L. Lindsey, Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011 ISBN: 9780132448307 This book is also available for rent or through Coursesmart.

Annual Editions: Gender 10/11, McGraw Hill, 2010, ISBN: 9780078050527 This book is also available for rent or through Coursesmart.

CLASS FORMAT AND INSTRUCTORS EXPECTATIONS This course will consist of lectures, discussions, and a variety of assignments to be completed both inside and outside of class. Completion of assigned readings is a key requirement of this course. It is important to read and become familiar with the material before coming to class so that we can discuss key ideas. Other class requirements include three exams, an 8-page research paper and one in-class presentation. Detailed instructions on the research paper will be posted on eLearning. The exams will consist of essay, multiple choice, and/or short answer questions. Grading Class Participation Group Presentation Three exams (worth 15% each) One 8-page paper Total Grading Scale A+ 97-100 A 94-96 A- 90-93 B+ 87-89 B 84-86 B- 80-83 C+ 77-79 C 74-76 C- 70-73 D+ 67-69 D 64-66 D- 60-63 10% 10% 45% 35% 100%

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CLASS PARTICIPATION This class will include extensive in-class discussions of the readings, and active participation is encouraged and will be graded. To facilitate interaction, please complete your assigned readings before coming to class and write one question in advance about a specific topic in the reading that you are interested in discussing. The issue could be something useful, important, confusing, interesting, shocking, questionable, upsetting, empowering etc. You can ask other students to share their ideas about a particular point in the reading, examine the conclusions of one study in light of another, or propose a social action that would improve society. Then, consider an answer to your discussion question. It might be a personal reflection or experience, but must tie back to the readings. Please be ready to read your selected question to the class and to explain why you chose it. NOTE: In this course, we will be discussing sensitive issues that might make some students uncomfortable. We will read texts and watch movies which may use explicit sexual language and explore sensitive topics such as sex, reproductive rights, and violence. Some of the ideas presented in this course may challenge your beliefs. While at times you may feel uncomfortable, the expectation is that you will be able to watch in-class movies, read assigned texts, and discuss them in an academic manner. Please come and see me if you have any questions, concerns, or special needs. IN-CLASS PRESENTATION For each presentation, a team of two students will be responsible for leading the class discussion. The rest of the class will be responsible for informed and thoughtful participation. The team can choose how to lead the class (in small groups, as one large group, with an exercise, etc.) but the presentation must focus on stimulating discussion of the readings for that day. The team will also be responsible for developing a list of discussion questions (due on the groups presentation day) and a summary of the class discussion (due on the next regular class day). The summary should provide information about how the work was divided among team members, what was most effective in the presentation (which questions generated the most discussion, for example), and areas that needed improvement. RESEARCH PAPER Each of you will be required to complete one 8-page research paper. You will be able to choose from a variety of topics related to gender. More detailed information on the research papers will follow in a separate handout. Keep in mind that the quality of your writing will be an important component of your grade, therefore you might want to allow time to visit the UTD Writing Center for assistance. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit http://www.utdallas.edu/GEMS/writing/index.html EXAMS There will be three exams with essay, multiple choice, and/or short answer questions. The exams will cover only the material since the last exam (i.e. non-comprehensive).

MAKE-UP EXAMS AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS The dates of exams and due dates for other assignments are listed on the class schedule. Make-up exams will only be given for legitimate reasons (for example, illness) and with proper written documentation. If you fail to take an exam or turn in an assignment without a reasonable excuse, you will receive a 0 for that portion of the course. INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY As per university policy, incomplete grades will be granted only for work unavoidably missed at the semesters end and only if 70% of the course work has been completed. An incomplete grade must be resolved within eight (8) weeks from the first day of the subsequent long semester. If the required work to complete the course and to remove the incomplete grade is not submitted by the specified deadline, the incomplete grade is changed automatically to a grade of F. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The faculty expects a high level of responsibility and academic honesty from students. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the universitys policy on plagiarism. Your research papers will be checked on TURN IT IN. EMAIL ACCOUNT Please be sure that you know how to access your UTD email account and can check it regularly. The university provides students with free email accounts in order to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of individuals corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. Therefore, the university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students UT Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. For help with your UTD email account, call 972-883-2911 or go to http://www.utdallas.edu/ir/helpdesk/ GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The University of Texas at Dallas has developed a number of policies and procedures designed to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment. For UT Dallas policy related to the following go to: http://go.utdallas.edu/syllabus-policies
Field Trip Policies Student Conduct & Discipline Email Use Withdrawal from Class Student Grievance Procedures Disability Services Religious

CLASS SCHEDULE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS

Please note that not all reading assignments are posted in this syllabus. Articles on current news events that relate to our topics will be posted on eLearning to supplement the list below. Also *(R) indicates readings that are on library reserve. Week 1 8/24-8/26 Overview of the Course The Sociology of Gender Lindsey (L) Chapter 1 The Sociology of Gender (continued) Annual Editions (AE): 2, 3 Gender Development: Biology, Sexuality and Health L: Chapter 2 AE: 24, 25, 37 Gender Development (continued) AE: 28, 29, 36 The Socialization Process L: Chapter 3 The Socialization Process (continued) AE: 6, 8, 11 Test Review Exam 1: Friday, September 30 Language and Socialization L: 4 Language and Socialization (continued) *(R) Western History and the Construction of Gender Roles L: Chapter 5 AE: 4, *(R) Global Perspectives on Gender L: Chapter 6 AE: 44. *(R) Test Review Exam 2: Friday, November 4

Week 2 8/31-9/2 Week 3 9/7-9/9

Week 4 9/14-9/16

Week 5 9/21-9-23 Week 6 9/28-9/30 Week 7 10/5-10/7 Week 8 10/12-10/14 Week 9 10/19-10/21

Week 10: 10/26-10/28

Week 11: 11/2-11/4

Week 12 11/9-11/11

Gender and Family Relations L: Chapter 8

Week 13 11/16-11/18

Gender and Family Relations (continued) AE: 32-34 Men and Masculinity L: Chapter 9 Men and Masculinity (continued) AE: 7, 27, 36 NO CLASS ON 11/25 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Gender, Work and the Workplace L: Chapter 10 AE: 20-23 Research Paper Due Wednesday, November 30 Exam 3: Friday, December 9

Week 14 11/23-11/25

Week 15 11/30-12/2

Week 16 12/9

NOTE: This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.