Sociology 253 - SOCIOLOGY OF SEXUALITY

Spring
2019
01
4.00
William Albertson
MW 02:40-04:00
Smith College
30351-S19
SEELYE 312
walbertson@smith.edu
This course examines sexuality from a sociological perspective, focusing on how sexuality is constructed by and structures major social institutions. We examine the social construction of individual and collective identities, norms and behaviors, discourses, institutional regulation, and the place of sexuality in the state, education, science and other institutions, and social movements. Consideration of gender, race, class, time and place are integrated throughout. Topics include the social construction of sexual desire and practice, sexuality and labor, reproduction, science, technology, sexuality and the state, sexuality education, globalization, commodification, and social movements for sexual purity, sexual freedom and against sexual violence. Enrollment limited to 35. Prerequisite: SOC 101.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.