Social Science Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality

3 Credits

The social construction of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other identity categories. Readings focus on individuals, families, and cultural groups, mainly in the US but with attention to other nations. Includes subjects as intimate as the body and violence and as pervasive as politics and the law. Emphasizes differences in daily life experiences of health care, education, sports, and religion. Also examines the potential of movements for social change.