SOC 5330 - Sex and Sexuality: An American Perspective

Goals: To understand and evaluate sexuality as a form of social structure and the consequences that structure holds for individuals and society. To understand sexuality as a social, rather than purely biological, construct.

Content: The course will cover a variety of topics, providing a structural analysis of sexuality. Topics include social construction of sexuality, the history of sexuality in America, sexuality and religion, medicine, law, family, commerce, and education. This course fulfills the Hamline Plan LEAP requirement.

Taught: Annually, spring term.

Prerequisites: SOC 1110 and SOC 3330.

Credits: 4