Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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SOC200ZA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Gender, Sexuality and Society

Daiki HIRAMORI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6217
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金1/Fri.1
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

This course serves as an introduction to the sociology of gender and sexuality. The first half of the course covers the sociology of gender, and the second half of the course covers the sociology of sexuality. While a range of issues relevant to gender and sexuality will be taken up, this course focuses on the perspectives offered by relevant social science theories and concepts to interpret findings from social science research. In this course, students will learn to look at gender and sexuality issues critically and understand the subtle social processes through which taken-for-granted ideas and practices about gender and sexuality are created.

Goal

By the end of this course, students will be able to: (1) identify the difference between sex, gender, and sexuality, (2) define the key theories and concepts of gender and sexuality (remembering/understanding), (3) apply those concepts to understand how gender and sexuality affect individuals’ experiences embedded in structures of power (applying), and (4) analyze the ways in which sex, gender, and sexuality are socially constructed (analyzing).

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

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3” and “DP 4”.

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. )

This course is taught primarily through interactive lectures. A variety of active learning techniques, such as in-class writing assignments (one-minute papers), neighbor discussions (think-pair-share), and comment sheets, are used to accommodate the diversity in student learning styles. In-class quizzes are held occasionally so that students understand their own level of understanding of the course materials at the moment. Verbal and written feedback on assignments is given during class discussions and through using other tools as appropriate. Also, feedback for the previous class is given at the beginning of each class. Students are welcome to visit the instructor during office hours for more personalized feedback.

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。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

What is gender? What is sexuality?

2[対面/face to face]:Sex Differences and Gendered Bodies

Is sex difference nature, culture, or both?

3[対面/face to face]:Gender Theory and Theorists

What are major gender theories?

4[対面/face to face]:Gender Relations

What does it mean to consider gender as a social structure?

5[対面/face to face]:Personal Life

What is gender identity?

6[対面/face to face]:Work, Economy and Globalization

What do we know about gender inequality at work?

7[対面/face to face]:Review & Midterm Exam

Course review, students’ inquiries, and midterm exam

8[対面/face to face]:The Invention of Sexuality

What is the “social construction” of sexuality?

9[対面/face to face]:The Challenge of Diversity

How do perversity and diversity relate to sexuality?

10[対面/face to face]:Sexuality, Intimacy, and Politics

When does who you sleep with become political?

11[対面/face to face]:Private Pleasures and Public Policies

What is sexual democracy?

12[対面/face to face]:LGBTQ in Japan by the Numbers

Is Japan "tolerant" of non-normative gender and sexuality?

13[対面/face to face]:Latest Research in the Demography of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

How to measure gender and sexuality on surveys? What can researchers do once they measure gender and sexuality on surveys?

14[対面/face to face]:Review & Final Exam

What have we learned in this course? Final exam

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

Students are expected to review the lecture slides and other course materials after each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. Electronic slides will be provided by the instructor.

References

The structure of this course relies heavily on the following books: Connell, Raewyn. 2021. Gender: In World Perspective. 4th ed. Medford: Polity. Weeks, Jeffrey. 2016. Sexuality. 4th ed. New York: Routledge. Further reference may be provided based on students’ areas of interest.

Grading criteria

Participation: 15%
In-class quizzes: 15%
Midterm exam: 35%
Final exam: 35%

Changes following student comments

Not applicable. This course is taught for the first time by this instructor.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None. You are welcome to use computers/tablets for class-related purposes in class.

Prerequisite

None.