Course code Soci2027
Credit points 3
Gender Sociology
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation15.10.2014
Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities
Course developer
Dina Bite
Dr. sc. soc.
Prior knowledge
Soci1014, General Sociological Theory
Soci2023, Contemporary Sociological Theories
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to deepen students` knowledge on sociological issues of gender. Gender as a social category is a part of social structure therefore the task of the course is to improve students` abilities to analyse the society from the gender point of view. Knowledge on gender issues, socialization of gender roles help to understand and to implement principles of gender equality in different fields of social life.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge – theoretical ideas about history and manifestation of establishing of gender relationship, gender roles, gender stereotypes and gender equality.
• Skills - to analyse social processes from gender perspective.
• Competence - make socially significant decisions taking into account knowledge and skills of gender relations.
Compulsory reading
1. Doyle J.A., Paludi M.A. Sex & Gender: The Human Experience. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1998. 341 p.
2. Kimmel M.S. The Gendered Society. 2nd ed. NY; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. 344 p. Pieejams 2000.g. EBSCO E-book datu bāzē: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=169209&site=ehost-live&scope=site [skatīts 21.10.2014.]
3. Kramer L. The Sociology of Gender: A Brief Introduction. New Delhi: Rawat, 2004. 224 p.
4. Lipša I. Seksualitāte un sociālā kontrole Latvijā 1914-1939. Rīga: Zinātne, 2014. 622 lpp.
Further reading
1. Zellis K. (sast.) Sieviete Latvijas vēsturē: Rakstu krājums. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2007. 175 lpp.
2. Петрова Р.Г. Гендерология и феминология. Москва: «Дашков и К», 2006. 230 с.
3. Novikova I. Mūsdienu feministiskās teorijas. Rīga: LU Dzimtes studiju centrs, 2001. 464 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Gender and Society [Tiešsaiste] [Skatīts 02.09.2014.] Pieejams: http://gas.sagepub.com, SAGE Publications Ltd, London
2. Sexuality: Studies in Culture and Society [Tiešsaiste] [Skatīts 02.09.2014.] Pieejams:http://sexualities.sagepub.com/, SAGE Publications Ltd, London
3. European Journal of Women`s Studies [Tiešsaiste] [Skatīts 02.09.2014.] Pieejams: http://ejw.sagepub.com/, SAGE Publications Ltd, London