CHDV 24600 /34600 - Sexual Identity,Life Course,and Life Story

Institution:

University of Chicago

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Description:

This course considers gay, lesbian, and bisexual lives from childhood through later life. Beginning with study of the concept of sexual identity, this course explores what is known about biological factors presumed relevant to emergence of same gender sexual orientation. We also discuss social circumstances and aspects of personal development salient among those persons whose self-identify is or becomes gay, lesbian, or bisexual across the years of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, as well as in middle and later life. We focus on such issues as gender atypical interests, the contribution of familial circumstances, and the role of the "coming-out" story. We also explore such issues as intimacy, partnership, parenthood, and aging among bisexual men and women, lesbians, and gay men. We conclude with considerations and limitations of "queer theory" to our understanding of sexual identity and life sto ry. B. Cohler. Winter. Not offered 2 009-10; will be offered 2010

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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