SOC-225 Sociology of Homosexuality

This survey course examines issues dealing with homosexuality from the perspective of the sociologist. The course emphasizes the essentialist/constructionist debate; facts and myths about homosexuality; the influence of prejudice and discrimination on the lives of gay men, lesbians and their families; and the homosexual culture/community/lifestyle. Other topics include coming out issues, development of gay and lesbian identities, the needs of a gay family member, gay history, gay spirituality, the AIDS crisis, and the gay liberation movement and its impact on contemporary culture.
Prerequisites None
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3