HSG3M - 11th, Gender Studies

Gender Studies, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (HSG3M) This course allows students to explore various issues specific to the social construction of gender. Students explore the dynamic nature of sex roles and gender norms: sexism, power relations, and the impact of representations of women and men in the media and popular culture. Students analyze various issues related to gender and equity, including gender-based violence and gender equity in the workplace in Canadian and global contexts. Designing an initiative addressing equity, diversity, or a social justice issue provides students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful social action. This course, like all courses in the Social Sciences and Humanities curriculum, also targets the development of research and communication skills. Prerequisite: None