Sarah DeWard#Gender
An Introduction to Gendered Social Problems
Sarah DeWard has taught sociology and women's and gender studies for over 20 years at multiple universities, including the University of Michigan, Clemson University, and Eastern Michigan University. DeWard is a former trainer for the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence where she provided national and statewide training about domestic violence advocacy and intimate partner sexual violence. She has worked as a counselor, support group facilitator, advocate, consultant, and grant writer in domestic violence programs in Michigan, South Carolina, and New York. Currently, Sarah works as a learning designer at the University of Michigan's Ross Office of Digital Education.
1. Introduction #LetsGetStarted
Biological Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation
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2. Constructing Gender #GenderIsFakeNews
Social Construction
Why Does This Matter?
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3. Reproductive Justice #MyBodyMyChoice
Birth Control
Abortion
Forced Sterilization and Eugenics
Abortion Prevalence
Maternal Mortality
Reproductive Justice and Public Policy
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4. Transgender and Nonbinary Identities #PronounsMatter
Redefining Gender
Gender-Affirming Care
Performing Gender
Pronouns-We All Use Them!
Prevalence of People Who Are Transgender and Gender Nonconforming
Transgender Identity and Public Policy
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5. Gender and Poverty #PovertyIsSexist
What Is Social Class?
What Is Poverty?
Poverty Prevalence
Poverty and Public Policy
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6. Men and Masculinities #ToxicMasculinity
The Gender Hierarchy
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7. Intimate Partner Violence #Survivor
A Note about Language
Power and Control
Intimate Partner Violence Prevalence
Intimate Partner Violence and Public Policy
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8. Gender and Education #EducationEquity
Education as a Social Institution
Gender Bias in K-12
Education and Public Policy
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9. Marriage and Family #GoodMom
Defining Family
A (Brief) History of Marriage and Family
Gendered Dating
Gendered Parenting
Marriage, Family, and Public Policy
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10 Sexual Violence #MeToo
Rape Culture
Sexual Assault Prevalence
Sexual Assault on College Campuses
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11. Gender and Work #EqualPay
The Gender Wage Gap
Gender Pay Gap and Public Policy
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12. Gender and Politics #Vote
Gender Performance in Politics
Gendered Elections
Gendered Political Participation
Gendered Politics and Public Policy
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13. Gender and Social Change #Femininst
What Is Feminism?
Herstory of the Women's Movement
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