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Women's and Gender Studies
Description: This course will provide an introduction to queer theory and activism. Studies include social and historical construction of gender and sexuality, politics of coming out, transgender theory, mainstream LGBT movement, historical trauma and violence, HIV/AIDS, connections between sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, national citizenship, role of allies and social change. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
Women's and Gender Studies
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
WGS 250 - Introduction To Queer Studies
Description: This course will provide an introduction to queer theory and activism. Studies include social and historical construction of gender and sexuality, politics of coming out, transgender theory, mainstream LGBT movement, historical trauma and violence, HIV/AIDS, connections between sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, national citizenship, role of allies and social change. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
- LS: U.S. Ethnic Diversity
- GS: U.S. Ethnic Diversity
- GS: Social & Political Worlds
- LS: Social and Political Worlds
- LS: Social & Political Worlds + US Ethnic
- GS: Social & Political Worlds + US Ethnic