Sexological Theory

3 credits · Graduate credit

This course will examine theories of sexuality from early sexology through the social histories and new paradigms of sexuality in the 1970s. We will consider key late 19th century figures including Krafft-Ebing, Ellis, Hirschfeld, and Freud. 20th century readings will include Kinsey, Gagnon, Simon, McIntosh, Reiss, Weeks, Vance, and Foucault.