About the Course
Sociology 345: Sociology of Sexuality uses a social constructionist perspective in exploring the history of sexuality in the United States, sexuality as it relates to other sexual identities, such as race, class, and gender, and modern theories and social movements based on sexuality.
My Role
I view Sociology from a social advocacy perspective, and I encourage my students to identify issues they care about. One way I accomplish this goal when teaching is to incorporate current events, either from on campus or a broader community, to perk students’ interest and to help them develop critical thinking skills with respect to their social environment.
For Soc 345: Sociology of Sexuality, I took on the responsibility of scheduling the LGBT speaker’s bureau and independent speakers. These everts helped students understand the lives of people who identify as LGBT.
Timeframe
Fall 2007
Winter 2009
Textbook
Seidman, S., Alexander, J. C. (2003). The Social Construction of Sexuality. New York: Norton, W. W. & Company.
Book Description
UM Sociology Department Website
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