Instructor: Robert Jenkot
Office: Faner 3425 (Use the Museum Entrance, Take Elevator to the 3rd Floor Turn Left, go to 3425–blue door)
Office Phone: 453-7622 Sociology Main Office Phone: 453-2494 Email: rjenk47@siu.edu
Office Hours: Mon., Wed, & Fri 10-11:00 am, and by appointment
TA: Jason Willis: willis45@siu.edu or 453-2494 or Faner, Room 4341

Detailed Course Description: This course examines theories of women's and men's roles in society. It surveys contemporary gender inequalities in the U.S. and developing countries. Special attention is given to employment, race and class, sexual assault, feminist movements, alternative family/lifestyles, and childbearing.
Course Objectives: Students will be able to: (a) demonstrate an understanding of such concepts as gender, discrimination, feminism, and patriarchy; (b) display basic knowledge of gender's significance in U.S. history, culture, and social structure; (c) demonstrate critical thinking about the dialogue emerging from different theories and perspectives pertaining to gender, race, class, and sexuality; and (d) apply concepts from personal and/or family experience to analyze gender as a form of human mutuality that must be understood to enhance the common good.
Required Texts:
Renzetti, Claire M. and Daniel J. Curran. 2002. Women, Men, and Society, 5th Edition
Disch, Estelle. 2002. Reconstructing Gender: A Multicultural Anthology, 3rd Edition
Plagiarism: Do not copy from anyone else’s work. You must provide a citation both in the text and in the bibliography in any work turned in if you quote someone else’s work. Ask me if you are not sure. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade. (See the student handbook for details)
Cheating/Copying: Do not cheat or copy from another student. Cheating and/or copying will result in a failing grade. (See the student handbook for details)
Citations/Bibliographies: I am not concerned with “how” you reference the works you use (ASA, APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.), but you must do it. In text citations should be as follows: (Jenkot 2001:23-24).
Writing Assignments: These will range between three (3) and six (6) page projects, I will make the assignments clear when I assign them. These assignments must be typed, using 12 point font, double spaced, and with one inch margins. Failure to comply with these parameters will result in lost points.
Late Assignments: I will only accept a late assignment in EXTREME cases. In such extreme cases I will allow for an additional week with a corresponding 10 point deduction, except in special circumstances. The idea is to turn your work in on time. I will accept no late work after December 1, 2002.
Missed Exams: These will be handled on a case by case basis. No exam will be returned until all exams have been turned in and graded. The style of any make-up exam allowed will be at the instructors discretion.
Attendance: Your grade is not dependent upon your attendance. However, I do ask that you provide me with a written reason for your absence. Include your name, date(s) missed, course name, and your reason.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices: Please turn them OFF while in class. The class is more than your time, it is all of the student’s time, please respect that.
Other Behavior that detracts attention from the class will be dealt with if the situation arises. Remember, class time is not “your time” but all of our time. Respect that.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING: I will use the standard 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%.
Assignments:
- In-class mid-term (100 pts) half multi-choice & half essay.- In-class final exam (100 pts) half multi-choice & half essay.- 2 Papers (2@90 pts. ea.=180 pts).- Class participation (20 pts).
- Total Points = 400 +Extra Credit that MAY be made available. These may take the form of pop quizzes. These CAN NOT be made up

Tentative Course Schedule: I expect that you have read, or are reading the material as we review it.

Week 1:August 19-23
Course Introduction
Renzetti & Curran (R&C) Chapter 1and 2: Overview & Sex Differences
Disch (D) Chapter 7: White Privilege and Male Privilege
D 13: The Myth of the Latin Woman

Week 2: August 26-30
R&C Chapter 3: Social Construction of Gender
D 9: The Social Construction of Gender
D 48: Black and Female
D 29: Real Men Don’t Cry
D 18: Beauty is the Beast
Video: The History of Prostitution (45 min.)

Week 3: September 4-6 (NO CLASS (9/2/02, Labor Day)
D 5: “J.A.P.”- Slapping
D 10: Masculinity as Homophobia
D 12: Color, hair texture and standards of beauty
D 14: He Defies You Still
D 23: I’m Not Fat, I’m Latina

Week 4: September 9-13
R&C Chapter 4: Gendered Socialization
D 4: Angry Women are Building
D 11: Boyhood, Organized Sports and the Construction of Masculinities
D 27: The Boy Code
D 24: The Tyranny of the Esthetic

Week 5: September 16-20
R&C Chapter 5: Socialization in Schools
D 45: Boys and Girls Together
D 46: Dreams: Bad Boys
D 49: Scholarly Studies of Men
Paper #1 Assigned, Due October 9 by the end of class

Week 6: September 23-27
R&C Chapter 6: Language
D 26: For the White Person...
D 28: Asymmetries
*D 30 Danny OR
*D 31 American Indian Women

Week 7: September 30-October 4
R&C Chapter 7: Intimate Relationships
D 6: To Be Poor and Transgendered
D 15: Growing Up Hidden
D 32: How Men Have (A) Sex
D 34: Using Pornography

Week 8: October 7-11
D 35: The Sex Experts Versus Ann Landers
D 37: The Impact of Multiple Marginalization
D 36: Reproductive Rights
Video: Assault on Gay America (45 min.)
Exam #1: The Mid-Term will be on October 11

Week 9: October 14-18
R&C Chapter 8: Employment & The Economy
D 50: It’s a Family Affair
D 53: Sharing the Shop Floor
D 54: The Effect of Affirmative Action

Week 10: October 21-25
R&C Chapter 10: Politics & The Military
D 16: The Military as a Second Bar Mitzvah
D 17: Becoming Men

Week 11: October 28-November 1
R&C Chapter 9: Crime & Justice
D 33: The Myth of the Sexual Athlete
D 56: Women, Violence, and Resistance
D 58: The Ultimate Growth Industry

Week 12: November 4-8
D 59: Where Race and Gender Meet
D 63: Sneak Attack
D 60: Homophobia in Straight Men
Paper #2 Assigned, Due November 23 by the end of class.

Week 13: November 11-15
Guest Presentation-The Time May Change

Week 14: November 18-23
R&C Chapter 11 and 12: Spirituality & Health
D 66: Health, Social Class, and African American Women
D 69: Does silencio=muerte?
D 65: Masculinities and Men’s Health

Week 15: November 25-29 (Thanksgiving Vacation, No Classes!!!!)

Week 16: December 2-6
R&C Chapter 13: Restructuring Sex/Gender Systems
D 55: The Globetrotting Sneaker
D 73: Statement of Principles
D 70: A World Worth Living In
December 9-13, Finals Week: Time and Date to Be Announced