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SOC 224
Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay People In Society
SOC 224 FA
Not Currently Offered
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
The class is
permission of instructor, open to students of all sexual
orientations; preference will be given to juniors and
seniors.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's office.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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