WMST 407 - Women United,Women Divided

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

Subject:

Description:

Examines the social construction of categories of sexual orientation (like heterosexual, lesbian, or bisexual), the resulting social coercion of behavior, and the role that coercion plays in dividing and disempowering women cross-culturally. Subject matter includes the history of romantic relationships between women, contributions made to culture and social institutions, the development of sexual identity in a social context, related political movements, and the psychosocial impact of heterosexism in society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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