SOCIOL M163
Gender and Work
Description: (Same as Gender Studies M163.) Lecture, three hours. Requisite: course 1 or Gender Studies 10. Exploration of relationship of gender to work, concentrating on the U.S. experience but also including some comparative material. Particular emphasis on analysis of causes and consequences of job segregation by gender and of wage inequality. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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This was probably the easiest, most straightforward class I've taken at UCLA. This is definitely Bianchi's field of interest and it was evident from her lectures that she's very passionate & knowledgeable about gender issues in the workplace. There were a few very simple short papers, a midterm, & a final which I found to be a breeze. Lectures were interesting & interactive and Bianchi was very interested in hearing about students' experiences and opinions--definitely accepting of all views. Even though I felt like I already learned learned a lot about these issues, I walked away feeling that I had a very comprehensive understanding of why there is an earnings gap between men & women (one of the major themes of the course which we studied through a variety of topics).
This was probably the easiest, most straightforward class I've taken at UCLA. This is definitely Bianchi's field of interest and it was evident from her lectures that she's very passionate & knowledgeable about gender issues in the workplace. There were a few very simple short papers, a midterm, & a final which I found to be a breeze. Lectures were interesting & interactive and Bianchi was very interested in hearing about students' experiences and opinions--definitely accepting of all views. Even though I felt like I already learned learned a lot about these issues, I walked away feeling that I had a very comprehensive understanding of why there is an earnings gap between men & women (one of the major themes of the course which we studied through a variety of topics).
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Winter 2024 - I feel bad for not trying. Honestly, for 5 units, it's too easy. The work is super easy; there's a bit of busy work, but it all counts towards your grade and sets you up for the quizzes/final paper. I wish I put in more work since I ended up really appreciating the work Sugay and the TA's put into the students. Although this is a somewhat larger lecture, Saguy does her best to learn your name and engages with everyone. Participation doesn't really matter (esp. because there are so many students; you earn part of your grade through iClickers). 40% of your grade is made up of small assignments, which gives you a guarantee of 100% on each assignment as long as you do it. I didn't really try on the assignments, but if I did, I would've been more prepared for the quizzes. There are 3 quizzes (the lowest one is dropped), and they count as 30% of your grade. The final research paper is 30% and is only 6 papers; honestly, it was a bit challenging keeping it within 6 pages. It's a super easy paper, and I finished it within a day. There are a lot of readings, and with 5 units, it's supposed to give you time outside of class to get credit for the work you do (expecting you do 11-12 hours of studying per week). If you know how to skim read, you'll be fine. I barely read the article and still felt knowledgeable with the material. The only time you actually have to make an effort is the final research paper, but even then, if you're attending lectures it should be a breeze. I felt extremely supported by my TA (Jessica is the best TTA;I've never heard a complaint aabouthher,but I did aaboutothers). I would take this class again. It can be ttime-consuming,bbut Ialso thinkit's probably the easiest 55-unitclass or class iin general
Winter 2024 - I feel bad for not trying. Honestly, for 5 units, it's too easy. The work is super easy; there's a bit of busy work, but it all counts towards your grade and sets you up for the quizzes/final paper. I wish I put in more work since I ended up really appreciating the work Sugay and the TA's put into the students. Although this is a somewhat larger lecture, Saguy does her best to learn your name and engages with everyone. Participation doesn't really matter (esp. because there are so many students; you earn part of your grade through iClickers). 40% of your grade is made up of small assignments, which gives you a guarantee of 100% on each assignment as long as you do it. I didn't really try on the assignments, but if I did, I would've been more prepared for the quizzes. There are 3 quizzes (the lowest one is dropped), and they count as 30% of your grade. The final research paper is 30% and is only 6 papers; honestly, it was a bit challenging keeping it within 6 pages. It's a super easy paper, and I finished it within a day. There are a lot of readings, and with 5 units, it's supposed to give you time outside of class to get credit for the work you do (expecting you do 11-12 hours of studying per week). If you know how to skim read, you'll be fine. I barely read the article and still felt knowledgeable with the material. The only time you actually have to make an effort is the final research paper, but even then, if you're attending lectures it should be a breeze. I felt extremely supported by my TA (Jessica is the best TTA;I've never heard a complaint aabouthher,but I did aaboutothers). I would take this class again. It can be ttime-consuming,bbut Ialso thinkit's probably the easiest 55-unitclass or class iin general
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