SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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SOC300HA（社会学 / Sociology 300）
Japanese Society and Sustainability 2

Eiko SAEKI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3503
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木2/Thu.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1～4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program ○
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 展開科目／Disciplinary & Elective Courses
日本社会とサステイナビリティ／Japan & Sustainability

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Outline and objectives

Sociology of Gender and Families
The family is one of the most important social institutions that everyone in society is familiar with. Because of the familiarity, however, we often lack critical perspectives on the issues pertaining to the family. We will challenge typically taken-for-granted notions of the family by considering it from a sociological point of view. We will do so by highlighting the ways in which gender plays a critical role in shaping our experiences, identity, as well as relationship to others.

Goal

While focusing on families in contemporary Japan, this course will take a historical and comparative perspective to highlight diversity and transformation of families, both within and outside Japan. By investigating both public policies and private dynamics, we aim to deepen our understanding of, and gain critical perspectives on the family.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. identify and critically engage with social issues pertaining to the family and gender;
2. understand the connection between individual experiences in family and broader socio-historical contexts; and
3. discuss issues surrounding the family and gender with a comparative perspective.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies, "DP2" is related

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)（学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. ）

Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and various activities (e.g., problem-solving tasks) , including two in-class exams.
Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1[対面/face to face]：Introduction to the course

Introduction and overview of the course

Week 2[対面/face to face]：What is the family? Studying families sociologically

Systems of kinship and diversity in the world; Sociological methods and approaches

Week 3[対面/face to face]：History of the family in Japan

Patriarchy, "ie" system, and "koseki"

Week 4[対面/face to face]：Demographic change

Declining birthrate and aging society

Week 5[対面/face to face]：Gender and families

Socialization and reproduction of gender norms

Week 6[対面/face to face]：Inequality and families

How structural inequality affects families; single-parenthood

Week 7[対面/face to face]：Contemporary debates surrounding gender, family, and inequality; In-class exam 1

Discussions based on media coverage on gender, family, and inequality

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Reproductive Rights and Health

Sexuality education; contraception; reproductive care

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Reproduction and technology

Infertility and reproductive technologies

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Intimate violence

Violence within family and close relationship

Week 11[対面/face to face]：Aging

International comparisons and domestic dynamics

Week 12[対面/face to face]：Changing forms of families 1

Same-sex marriage

Week 13[対面/face to face]：Changing forms of families 2

Foster and adoptive care

Week 14[対面/face to face]：Conclusion; In-class exam 2

Reflections and discussions

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students need to prepare for and review each session by using textbooks, references, and distributed materials.
It is essential that students complete weekly reading assignment(s) before coming to the class. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Materials will be distributed in class.

References

Texts will be introduced in class.

Grading criteria

Participation 30%; reading assignments 30%; 2 in-class exams 40% (20% each)

Changes following student comments

I will keep encouraging students' active participation by incorporating activities and discussions.

Equipment student needs to prepare

In order to have access to all the information and course materials necessary, every student taking this course is required to sign up in the course websites (Hoppii and Google Classroom). Information on Google Classroom is available once you signed up in Hoppii. All the assignments must be submitted through Google Classroom. I may send occasional announcements and messages as well. For this reason, it is very important that you use this website actively and check your university email account (or the email account you registered with the course website).