SOC 358 - Sociology of Sexualities

Description:
Exploration of how sexualities are socially constructed and controlled. This course we use a sociological lens to examine how sexualities directly and indirectly shape our daily lives, adopting both a life-course and cross-cultural perspectives to understand the fluidity of sexuality.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe and apply basic concepts and theories about the biological, psychological and social factors that influence the social construction and control of sexualities.
Compare and contrast by life-course and cross cultural perspectives the ways sexualities are directly and indirectly shaped.
Identify, analyze, and discuss facts and myths about sexual identity and sexuality.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of sexualities and sexual identities on society.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/30/2012

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