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Rensselaer Catalog 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]

STSS 4560 - Gender, Science, and Technology

“Sex” is the biological distinction between being male and female. “Gender” is the social construction of masculinity and femininity. The purpose of this course is to explore if, and if so, how, science and technology reciprocally contribute to and are shaped by gender ideals and images. We use gender as a tool for critical thinking about such topics as studies of sex differences, women in science and engineering, the environment, and war and peace.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: STSH 1110/STSS 1110 or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed with STSH 4560. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and STSH 4560.

Credit Hours: 4