Sociology of Gender and Sexualities 2400-OG-EN-SGS-1

100 hours (4 ECTS)

A student knows the basic theoretical perspectives about human sexuality and gender (especially women studies, gender studies, lesbian and gay studies, queer studies). He/she differentiates between sex, gender, gender identity, sex characteristics and psychosexual orientation. He/she recognizes the most important anthropological and sociological, Polish and foreign theorists and researchers in the field. He/she understand why and how sociological perspective is different from other perspectives. He/she connects gender and sexuality theories with the most important sociological theories.

A student can find and interpret quantitative and qualitative data about gender and sexuality in different countries. He/she can interpret data regarding to gender and sexuality presented in media critically. A student can use his/her knowledge to implement changes in his/her school/university/work environment.

A student can use and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using so called empathetic language. A student can manage social conflicts at work, understanding the idea of diversity management.

Discussions, reading texts, presentations, working on qualitative and quantitative data

elective course

Communicative English (B2 or higher)

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