HIST 265 - American Sexualities


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, WR, CD

This course will examine the creation, maintenance, and reproduction of sexual differences and identities over a broad time span in North American history, beginning with Native American sexual practices and social formations, and stretching through the modernization of sex. Major topics will include: marriage, changing gender roles, the intersection of sexuality with race and ethnicity, commercialized sex, reproduction, same sex sexual practices, contraception, sexual violence, heterosexism, danger, desire and pleasure. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: Staff


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