GSWS 1170 - QUEER THEORY

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to theories of how people think about and enact genders and sexualities. The course edicts both the assumption that people are naturally or normally heterosexual and the idea that being seen as “normal” should be the political or personal goal of sexual minorities. The course calls into question the idea of normal exploring how gender aims to “”normalize”” people by categorizing them. In recognizing the ruse of normality, the course examines sexual practices and gender expressions not attempting to dignify, deny or apologize for them.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies

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