Political Science 300 - Sexuality/LGBT Rights

[SC] This course will provide an overview of issues of sexuality, reproductive rights, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) experiences across the Americas. A region traditionally known for machismo and religiosity is now making new strides in the legal standing of sexuality and LGBT rights, but these changes are occurring unevenly. We will examine the status of these issues in various key cases and the way that scholars, mostly in the social sciences, have tried to explain the changes that have taken place (or failed to take place) across the Americas. We will also examine the consequences of legal rights moving faster than societal acceptance in some countries. We will compare the changes in LGBT rights with the lack of change in reproductive rights in most countries, and make comparisons with other regions of the world. For their final projects, students will be expected to work on pre-approved research projects, either individually or in teams.

Limited to 20 students. Spring semester. Professor Corrales.