SOC4551

SOC 4551 - Sociology of Sexualities (3 Cr.) Diversity and Soc Justice US, Social Sciences

Sociology (10987) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

SOC 4551 - Sociology of Sexualities (3 Cr.) Diversity and Soc Justice US, Social Sciences

Course description

In this course we will examine social theories and sociological research on the topic of sexuality. We will explore the concept of sexuality as it intersects with race, gender, age, and class. This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of sociological implications of sexuality in the United States. This course is intended to help you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills. You will be asked to move beyond your own experience and perspectives to sociologically analyze and evaluate over-simplified explanations of past and contemporary issues as they appear in our course readings.

prereq: Sociology majors/minors must register A-F

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

000595

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

02095

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Social Sciences, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Spring