Apr 24, 2024  
2021-2022 College of Liberal Arts 
    
2021-2022 College of Liberal Arts
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HIST 370 - History of Sexuality

4 credits
Explores some of the major themes and milestones in the modern history of sexuality in the United States and Europe, focusing special attention on the role of medicine in these developments. Following a theoretical introduction to the field, students may inspect, among other topics, the “invention” of homosexuality and the regulation of prostitution; the impact of thinkers like Krafft-Ebbing, Freud, and Kinsey; and such recent controversies as the new diagnosis of sex addiction and the search for a gay gene. Special emphasis may be placed on evaluating the role of class, race, gender, and ethnicity upon constructions of sexuality. In addition to a substantial research paper, students will be required to write three shorter response papers and deliver class presentations based upon their readings. Same as WGST 370 . CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity US



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