University of Portland Bulletin 2015-2016

SW 357 Perspectives on Gender and the Body

This course will help students critically analyze biopsychosocial and cultural meanings of gender and body image, change (i.e., disability, illness, aging), and variations through interdisciplinary lenses. Students will explore the social construction of gender and the body as well as the consequences that differing meanings of “gender” and “body” can have on individuals in our society.

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 357

Prerequisite

SOC 101 or permission of instructor
  • Up one level
  • 300