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Academic Year 2004/2005


Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay People in Society
SOC 224 FA

This course is intended as as introduction to contemporary lesbian, bisexual and gay social theory. We will begin by reading personal narratives that focus on the experience, identity, culture and community. We will examine basic contemporary theories on gender and sexuality, focusing on lesbian and gay theory, the emerging queer theory and discussions of bisexuality and its theoretical implications.

MAJOR READINGS

Carla Trujillo (ed.), CHICANA LESBIANS: THE GIRLS OUR MOTHERS WARNED US ABOUT Essex Hemphill (ed.), BROTHER TO BROTHER Lorraine Hutchins and Lani Kaahumanu (eds.), BI ANY OTHER NAME: BISEXUAL PEOPLE SPEAK OUT Diana Fuss (ed.), INSIDE/OUT: GAY AND LESBIAN THEORIES "Queer Theory: Lesbian and Gay Sexualities," DIFFERENCES, Fall, 1991 Judith Butler, GENDER TROUBLE Gloria Anzaldua, (ed.), MAKING FACE, MAKING SOUL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A journal with weekly entries, attendance and class participation, weekly discussion sections, an independent research project and oral class presentation.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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