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. Also offered as WGSS 339.

Prerequisites & Notes: Any course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268, SOC 269, SOC 271, WGSS 211, WGSS 212, WGSS 213 or HNRS 252; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCGM