Fall 1998

Instructor: Dr. Jayne E. Maugans

Office: 301AB; Office Hours: Tue. 3-5:00PM, Thur. 3-4:00PM, or by appointment; Phone: X445; E-mail: jmaugans@houghton.edu

Professor’s prerogative: Note well that I may alter this syllabus as needed during the semester—but I will avoid doing so, if possible. Changes to the syllabus will be announced in class.

Student’s responsibility: You are responsible for all announcements made in class and completing class activities and assignments, even if you are not in class when they are given. If you miss a class, please see a fellow student or the professor—and makeup the work immediately.

Announcements may be posted in Shared Folders.

I. Course Description. This course presents the main approaches, theories, methods, statistics, concepts, and issues of gender relations to undergraduate college students. Throughout the course, faith and learning will be integrated.

II. General Learning Objectives.

• Be familiar with the theoretical paradigms of Gender Relations.
• Understand the major concepts and principles of Gender Relations.
• Become more familiar with the research methods of Gender Relations.
• Understand the fundamentals of statistics and data analysis.
• Be more analytical and more critical in assessing Sociological works and subjects.
• Sharpen writing and speaking skills.
• Improve computer skills.
• Enhance research skills.

III. Required Texts.

A. Gender Roles: A Sociological Perspective, Linda Lindsey.

B. What Paul Really Said About Women, John T. Bristow.

C. Gendered Voices, Karin Costello.

D. Fundamentalism and Gender: 1875 to Present, Margaret Bendroth.

IV. Grading Policy. Your final course grade will be determined as follows:

A. Weekly Reading Quizzes: 50%

B. Research Paper: 20%

C. Group Presentation: 10%

D. Class Participation & Activities: 20%

V. Grading Scale.

See Houghton Catalog. Some assignments will be graded on the following check system: check+ (exceptional); check (good/adequate);

check- (insufficient).

VI. Course Requirements.

A. Weekly Reading Quizzes. Quizzes will be multiple choice and will include questions from the readings and lectures. Bring a #2 pencil to class. Plan to be present for each quiz—no make-ups for travel plans. Make-ups are highly discouraged and given only with prior approval from me, Dr. Maugans.

B. Research Paper. One research paper is required for this course. You will receive a handout for this assignment. The paper is to be typed, double-spaced, and stapled. Please use only APA style—otherwise, your paper will be returned to you with an "incomplete" status. At the top of the first page of your paper, type your name, campus post office number, Soc. 362, the date, and the title of the paper—failure to do so will result in the loss of one letter grade (I’m not kidding!). Your paper is to be turned in on Dec. 2, 1998 no later than 4:00PM. Late papers, which are highly discouraged, will not be accepted unless prior arrangements were approved by Professor Maugans.

C. Group Presentation. You will receive a handout for this assignment.

D. Class Participation and Activities. You are expected to participate during class discussions. It is crucial that you have the reading assignments completed before coming to class so that you are prepared to talk informatively during class discussions. Simply commenting on a topic will not result in class participation credit; you must speak informatively on the topic, referring to material covered in the readings and using appropriate concepts, etc.

During the semester, you will be asked to engage in various in-class activities ranging from written responses to videos viewed in class to group projects. Some assignments may involve homework such as internet searchers. You will receive a grade for each class activity. If you miss class on a day of a class activity, you will receive an F for the activity you missed, unless you make up the activity. You may be asked by me, Dr. Maugans, to write a paper in place of the activity assigned in class. This policy applies to all students, even those who miss class for legitimate reasons such as illness and college related activities. Again, you are responsible for all announcements and in-class activities--even if you miss class.

VII. Computer Connection.

You can find this syllabus on my Houghton Web-page (look under Psychology and Sociology Department). Also, feel free to contact me via E-mail. Finally, I plan to send some announcements and copies of overhead material to you through either Shared Folders or E-mail.

VIII. COURSE OUTLINE: GENDER RELATIONS

SOC. 362/Fall 1998

DATE ...............ASSIGNMENT & CLASS CONTENT

Sept. 2 ..............Introduction

Lindsey, Chap. 1, "The Sociology of Gender: Theoretical Perspectives and

Oct. 7................ Lindsey, Chap. 6, "Global Perspectives on Gender"

14......... Lindsey, Chap. 7, "Love and Marriage in Contemporary Society"

Gendered Voices, Cancian, F. "Feminine and Masculine Love"

Tannen, D., "You Just Don’t Understand"

Video: Gray, J.: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"

 21........ Lindsey, Chap. 8, "Gender and Family Relations"

Gendered Voices, Skolnick, A., "A Cultural Earthquake," pp. 162-174

Gerzon, M., "The Breadwinner: Images of Family," pp. 501-511

Sherwood, D., "Discarded," pp. 199-203

Video: "That’s Not My Job—Division of Parenting Duties" (Prentice Hall)

Videos: "Gay Marriage" (Allyn & Bacon)

 

28......... Lindsey, Chap. 9, "Men and Masculinity"

Gendered Voices, Part 2, "History and Vision," pp. 100-159

Video: "Men, Sex, and Rape" (ABC)

Video: "Till Death Do Us Part" (Allyn & Bacon)

 

Nov. 4.............. Lindsey, Chap. 10, Gender and the Workplace"

Gendered Voices, Fiore, F., "Women’s Career-Family Juggling Act:

11......... Lindsey, Chap. 11, "The Impact of Education on Gender Role Persistence…"

Gendered Voices, Graham, P., "Expansion and Exclusion: A History of

Women in American Higher Education," pp. 292-305

Clarke, E. "Sex in Education," pp. 306-307

Sadker, M. and D., "Test Drive," pp. 333-359

Sandler, B., "The Classroom Climate…," pp. 359-368

18......... Lindsey, Chap. 13, "The Media"

25........ Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 2............... Lindsey, Chap. 14, "Power, Politics, and the Law"

Dec. 16, 1998, 7-9p.m.: Group Presentations