STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define and explain the nature of gender.

 II.     Define and explain the concept of patriarchy in differing cultures

 III.    Explain the variability of gender roles in social interactions

 IV.     Identify the way gender impacts daily life through the use of language

 V.      Define and explain the concepts of masculinity and femininity

 VI.     Define and explain the concept of gender stereotyping

 VII.    Explain the  "Economics of Gender"

         A.      Evaluate the history of employment in the US and Globally in its relationship to gender

 VIII.   Assess the role of parenthood on employment

 IX.     Define and explain the role of gender in the educational institutions

 X       Define and explain the role of gender in the political system

 XI.     Recognize and explain the impact of gender on  health care

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The nature of Gender

         A.      As it relates to sexual preference

         B.      As it relates to sex roles and gender socialization

         C.      As it is used in the disciplines of the various social sciences

         D.      As it relates to Western Civilization

         E.      As it relates to non Western cultures

 II.     The Importance of Gender

         A.      Recognize variability of gender roles in different situations

         B.      As it relates to personality formation

         C.      As it relates to Racial and Ethnic identities

 III.    The impact of gender on social interactions

         A.      Gender and language

         B.      Assumptions regarding masculinity and femininity

         C.      Gender in the media

         D.      Gender stereotyping

         E.      New ideas in gender roles

 IV.     Economics and gender

         A.      in occupational achievement

         B.      in salary and wage differentials

         C.      in lifetime employment histories

         D.      in advertising

         E.      in purchasing

         F.      in corporate power

 V.      Parenting concerns and gender roles

         A.      family structure

         B.      child care

         C.      health care

 VI.     Education and gender

         A.      Educational achievement

         B.      Title IX

         C.      Gate keeping

 VII.    Health and gender

         A.      longevity

         B.      disease processes

         C.      health care

         D.      gerontology