SOC 339 - Women, Sexuality, and Society

Examines women’s sexuality in contemporary U.S. culture. Focuses on the social construction of women’s stigmatized sexualities and real-world consequences in various arenas. Topics include intersecting identities, sexual mores, mainstream media portrayals, pornography, sexual harassment, violence, sex work, and sexual health. Contains some explicit material.

Prerequisites & Notes: Any one course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268 or SOC 269; SOC 268 or gender studies course preferred.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM