Course info
WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA
FACULTY OF SOCIAL & GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
COURSE DESCRIPTION : SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
COURSE CODE : KSS124
YEAR : AUGUST - DECEMBER 2023
LECTURER : CHIKUKWA S.N
EMAIL : sharonnyasha18@gmail.com
MOBILE : 0718030484 -DURING WORKING HOURS ONLY.
1.0 Preamble
Social Institutions is the systematic study of human society and social interaction. Through the Application of sociological theories, students learn how human behavior is shaped by groups, society and culture to which they belong.
1.1 Aim
The aim of this course is to produce students with a deep understanding of Sociological issues from a local to an international level by making them critical analysts of society. It is also the aim of this course to mold graduates with strong academic interpreting skills on sociological issues as they manifest in society.
1.2 Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to define related sociological terms, interpret issues characterizing sociological debates, applying relevant sociological Theories and discussing, as well as relating sociological issues to daily societal events and phenomena.
1.3 Course Contents
THE FAMILY
⮚ Conceptualizing the family
⮚ Family defined
⮚ The family life cycle
⮚ The family and marriage
⮚ Theoretical perspectives on families
⮚ Sociological debates on families, children and parenting
DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL
⮚ Conceptualizing deviance and crime
⮚ Defining deviance and crime
⮚ Theoretical perspectives on deviance and crime
⮚ Social control
GENDER RELATIONS
⮚ Conceptualizing gender
⮚ Definition of gender
⮚ Definition of sex
⮚ Gender roles
⮚ Gender stereotypes
⮚ Theories of gender
GLOBAL INEQUALITIES
⮚ Nature and extent of Global Inequality
⮚ Determinants of Global Inequality
⮚ Theories of Global Inequality
⮚ Future of global inequality
POPULATION AND MIGRATION
⮚ Definitions
⮚ Theories of Population(Malthus and Boserup)
⮚ Causes of overpopulation (Case Study)
⮚ Causes of Under-population (Case Study)
⮚ Solutions to population issues
⮚ Theories of Migration
⮚ Reasons –(Push –Pull factors)
⮚ Types
⮚ Challenges
THE WORKPLACE
➢ Behavior in the workplace
➢ Effective work etiquette
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Inmates at Chikurubi Farm Prison have grassroots projects to sustain their livelihood rather than depend on aid. Discuss the above statement.
2. ‘The laws surrounding women seem to be empowering them however the laws can also be suppressing. Assess this notion.
Reading List
This list only gives students a guide on some imported authors and contributors to the Development of this course, and is not exhaustive.
1. Conwall,A.(2005)Readings in gender in Africa. Oxford: Jones Curry
2. Giddens,A.,Michell,D,andAppeldbaum ,R,(2005) Introduction to Sociology.5th Edition
3. Haralambos,M.,andHolborn,M,(2002)ThemesandPerspectives.CollinsPress
4. Newman, D.M.(2008)Sociology-Exploring the Architecture of everyday life ,Los Angeles. Pine Forge Press.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL & GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES
COURSE DESCRIPTION : SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
COURSE CODE : KSS124
YEAR : AUGUST - DECEMBER 2023
LECTURER : CHIKUKWA S.N
EMAIL : sharonnyasha18@gmail.com
MOBILE : 0718030484 -DURING WORKING HOURS ONLY.
1.0 Preamble
Social Institutions is the systematic study of human society and social interaction. Through the Application of sociological theories, students learn how human behavior is shaped by groups, society and culture to which they belong.
1.1 Aim
The aim of this course is to produce students with a deep understanding of Sociological issues from a local to an international level by making them critical analysts of society. It is also the aim of this course to mold graduates with strong academic interpreting skills on sociological issues as they manifest in society.
1.2 Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to define related sociological terms, interpret issues characterizing sociological debates, applying relevant sociological Theories and discussing, as well as relating sociological issues to daily societal events and phenomena.
1.3 Course Contents
THE FAMILY
⮚ Conceptualizing the family
⮚ Family defined
⮚ The family life cycle
⮚ The family and marriage
⮚ Theoretical perspectives on families
⮚ Sociological debates on families, children and parenting
DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL
⮚ Conceptualizing deviance and crime
⮚ Defining deviance and crime
⮚ Theoretical perspectives on deviance and crime
⮚ Social control
GENDER RELATIONS
⮚ Conceptualizing gender
⮚ Definition of gender
⮚ Definition of sex
⮚ Gender roles
⮚ Gender stereotypes
⮚ Theories of gender
GLOBAL INEQUALITIES
⮚ Nature and extent of Global Inequality
⮚ Determinants of Global Inequality
⮚ Theories of Global Inequality
⮚ Future of global inequality
POPULATION AND MIGRATION
⮚ Definitions
⮚ Theories of Population(Malthus and Boserup)
⮚ Causes of overpopulation (Case Study)
⮚ Causes of Under-population (Case Study)
⮚ Solutions to population issues
⮚ Theories of Migration
⮚ Reasons –(Push –Pull factors)
⮚ Types
⮚ Challenges
THE WORKPLACE
➢ Behavior in the workplace
➢ Effective work etiquette
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Inmates at Chikurubi Farm Prison have grassroots projects to sustain their livelihood rather than depend on aid. Discuss the above statement.
2. ‘The laws surrounding women seem to be empowering them however the laws can also be suppressing. Assess this notion.
Reading List
This list only gives students a guide on some imported authors and contributors to the Development of this course, and is not exhaustive.
1. Conwall,A.(2005)Readings in gender in Africa. Oxford: Jones Curry
2. Giddens,A.,Michell,D,andAppeldbaum ,R,(2005) Introduction to Sociology.5th Edition
3. Haralambos,M.,andHolborn,M,(2002)ThemesandPerspectives.CollinsPress
4. Newman, D.M.(2008)Sociology-Exploring the Architecture of everyday life ,Los Angeles. Pine Forge Press.
- Lecturer: SHARON NYASHA CHIKUKWA