HON 416 - Sex, Self, Society

Prerequisite, acceptance to the University Honors Program, or consent of instructor. This course explores the ways in which macro and micro institutions structure gender and sexual relations in society and how gender and sexual practices in turn structures and stratifies the social order. It addresses our sexual socialization, gender identities and the social consequences of gender stratification. It seeks to promote greater literacy regarding our lives as sexual beings, as gendered beings, and as romantic beings. This course is best suited for mature upper division students. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits