POLT 206 - The Politics of Sexual Minority Communities

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and Comparative American Studies
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

This course examines the history and politics of LGBT communities in the United States during the twentieth century. No background in the subject is required, though a general knowledge of American history and politics during this period is helpful. Topics include the relative freedom of urban LGBT communities before and during World War II, the repression of the 1950’s, the Stonewall Rebellion and its aftermath, the politics of AIDS, and the place of LGBT issues in the African-American community. Class participation is essential and is a component of each student’s grade. Notes: Counts for CAST major.
Enrollment Limit: 23
Instructor: H. Hirsch