Sexuality Wmn's & Gndr Studies 120 - LGBTQ Identities

This interdisciplinary course explores the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and polyamorous people and the discrete and inter-twined meanings of sexuality, gender expression and gender identity. Students will get a primer in the "alphabet soup" of LGBTQIA terminology, learn about the history of LGBTQ rights within the United States, and explore contemporary debates within the LGBTQ community, around such questions as same-sex marriage, bathroom regulations, and conversion therapy laws. We will also consider the intersections between black lives matter, queer rights, and disability activism. Class texts are from many different disciplines and will include theory, poetry, comics, short films, and music.

Fall semester. Visiting Professor Vooris.