GSS-212 Lesbian,Gay,Bisex&Transgender

Examine the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) behaviors, orientations, identities, communities, and issues from a transhistorical, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective with special emphasis on LGBT culture in the United States. Study the history of human sexuality and gender identity/expression; cultural and social constructions of sexuality and gender; representations of LGBT experience in textual and visual media; legal rights and restrictions; current events and socio-political issues of current interest; methods of queer theory/queer studies; and advocacy, activism and change. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A. Note: Also offered as AMS 212 and SOC 212; credit is given for only one of the following: AMS 212, SOC 212 or GSS 212.

General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Diversity Requirement