CEAC 0911 - The History of Sexuality

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Brown University

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Description:

In high school, “History” and “Sexuality” probably are not taught together. In this course, students will learn that these two subjects are so connected that they form the foundation of human culture. As our guide, we will use categories such as “marriage,” “family,” “reproduction,” “gender,” “sexual identity,” “bodies,” and the “normal” and “abnormal.” Some of these categories have changed over time, others have not, and still others have changed history itself. Understanding this process allows students to address major questions about history and society, such as: Who gets to reproduce? What makes a family? What is sexual identity? Why do we need laws to regulate human sexuality? Is sexuality based on nature, nurture, or both? Why can’t biologists and philosophers agree on one definition of gender? What are the limits of tolerance? Knowing how to address these questions will help you to become an effective and civil communicator and citizen. This course will prepare you for a wide range of college-level classes and debates—from politics and law, to ethics and justice, to biology, medicine, and public health, to psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies, to the visual, performing, and literary arts.

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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