The Politics of Sexual Diversity

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course begins with an examination of homosexuality and heterosexuality as social constructs; examines the politicisation of sexual diversity and identity; and explores the place of diverse sexual identities in heterosexist society. Particular attention will be given to the way in which selected public policies (some Canadian; some in other jurisdictions) are influenced (or not) by recognition of sexual minorities. (<a href="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/politics-and-public-administration/POL/510.html" class="qTipCourse" data-url="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/politics-and-public-administration/POL/510/jcr:content/resCalendarCourseEmbed.json">POL 510</a> is not available for credit to students who choose <a href="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/social-work/SWP/910.html" class="qTipCourse" data-url="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/social-work/SWP/910/jcr:content/resCalendarCourseEmbed.json">SWP 910</a>.)