SS-261G Sexual Politics in Transnational Perspective

3 Credits

• SS-261G-01

  Thursday

  9:00 am – 11:50 am

  North Hall, 305

  • Sandra Stephens

• SS-261G-02

  Thursday

  2:00 pm – 4:50 pm

  North Hall, 111

  • Sandra Stephens

This class comparatively examines how sexuality and gender intersected with politics to shape modern societies. We will address the global dimensions of sexuality, but our readings will primarily focus on developments in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Our weekly discussions will revolve around several interesting themes including gender-role construction, theories of sexual identity, state regulation of sexual behavior, and rise of LGBTQ emancipation movements. After discussing the significance of these themes on the local level, we will then examine them within large cultural, social and transnational contexts.