WMS 235 - Gender and Sexuality

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

(Also PSY 235) 4 hours; 4 credits A critical examination of the way in which human sexual functioning has been viewed by both women and men. Critical consideration of theories of sexuality in psychology, including psychoanalytic, evolutionary, social constructionist, and feminist theories of sexuality. Evaluation of recent research on AIDS/HIV, lesbian and gay issues, sexual violence against women, and sex education. Special attention to cultural factors that influence women’s and men’s understandings of their sexuality and ofother sexually transmissable diseases. Present problems and practices as well as future possibilities will be discussed. (p&d)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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