SOCY 159Pregnancy and Birth
Examines the socio-cultural processes that shape the meanings, experiences, institutions, and outcomes of pregnancy and birth. Pregnancy and birth serve as a microcosm for understanding the interlocking forces of patriarchy, racial capitalism, and white supremacy, as well as the gendered and sexualized meanings and practices that work to discipline individuals and naturalize those processes. As such, course examines institutional efforts to control the reproductive capacities of people with wombs, as well as resistance to those efforts.
Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1 or SOCY 10 or FMST 1 or CRES 10 or GCH 1 or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Porter Acad 144 | C. G. Mccullen | Wait List 35/35 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | C. G. Mccullen | Closed 50/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Mccullen | 4.9 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 98% | 48 |
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