HIST 265 - American Sexualities

3 SS, CD, WR
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.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 40.
Mr. Mitchell
Next offered 2007-08

Credits: 3 hours