SOC 301 - Patterns of Human Sexuality

Institution:

Midway University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to sexual behavior and the individual social forces that influence it. Study of how a heterogeneous society creates different values, perceptions, and practices concerning sexuality as well as the role of social institutions in generating rules governing sexuality. The methods used in studying sexual behavior are reviewed to enable critical and intelligent reading of research reports. Topics include childhood, adolescence, and adult sexuality, coupling, sexual identity and orientation, sexual coercion, sexual variation, sex as business, and sexual behavior and the law. Prerequisites: SOC 120, PSY 180, and junior standing. Also listed as PSY 301. Designated women's studies course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midway.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 846-4421

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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