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Pacific Lutheran University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law in the educational programs or activities which it operates. Numerous federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the following federal laws, prohibit discrimination in educational programs, activities, admission to

Pacific Lutheran University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law in the educational programs or activities which it operates. Numerous federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the following federal laws, prohibit discrimination in educational programs, activities, admission to

Course Descriptions SOCI 101 : Introduction to Sociology - ES An introduction to the discipline of sociology. Features an analysis of contemporary American society with emphasis on the interconnections of race, class, and gender. Sociological concepts include socialization, social roles, stereotypes, power, and stratification. (4) SOCI 210 : Gender and Society - ES An examination of gender as a social construction and a system of stratification. Focus is on the structural aspects of gender and

Iota Iota Iota Honor SocietyThe PLU chapter of Iota Iota Iota Honor Society was officially recognized in fall 2016. The first cohort of students will be initiated into the organization in spring 2017. Iota Iota Iota, also called Triota, is the honor society for Women’s and Gender Studies. It was founded at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1992. The Greek letter, iota, was selected for the name to represent the three goddesses Inana, Ishtar, and Isis. Iota Iota Iota strives to maintain

, and other issues. The library has an additional 383 e-books and open access online books with subjects about women that were published from 2018 to 2023. We celebrate Women’s History Month by “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” (https://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/). See the online version of this exhibit. Exhibit supported: The Center for Gender Equity and Gender, Race, and Sexuality Studies Curator: Holly Senn

stratification (e.g., race, class, and/or gender). Revised: 12/18/18Criminal Justice Major Learning Outcomes Students will be able to formulate criminological research questions. Students will be able to utilize criminological research methods to collect data. Students will be able to analyze data with appropriate criminological data analysis methods. Students will be able to create a theoretically informed argument, integrating sociological and criminological ideas to develop nuanced perspectives on social

Does Title IX only deal with athletics?No. Title IX went into effect in 1972 as a way to have equitable gender practices in higher education institutions. This covers not only athletics, but also recruitment, admission, financial aid, scholarships, course offerings and access, counseling, hiring and retention of employees, benefits and leave, and much more. Title IX encompasses pregnant and parenting students as well, in addition to prohibiting sexual harassment and sexual and gender

This policy addresses the responsibilities of Pacific Lutheran University (“PLU”) under Title IX 2024 Final Rule, the 2013 Clery Amendments, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act last amended in 2022  (“VAWA”). Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (gender and gender identity) in education programs and activities; and, programs that receive Federal financial assistance. VAWA requires that universities have procedures in place to respond to matters of sexual assault

gender, without consent. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse is any sexual intercourse (anal, oral, or vaginal), however slight, with any object, by a person upon another regardless of gender, without consent. Relationship ViolenceDating Violence and/or Domestic Violence Sexual AssaultAny type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs by force or without consent of the recipient of the unwanted sexual activity. Falling under the definition of sexual assault is sexual

101 : Introduction to Sociology - ES An introduction to the discipline of sociology. Features an analysis of contemporary American society with emphasis on the interconnections of race, class, and gender. Sociological concepts include socialization, social roles, stereotypes, power, and stratification. (4) SOCI 201 : Introduction to Criminal Justice An examination of the American Criminal Justice System. This course will address law enforcement, the court system and correctional system, along with