Gender Studies (GNDR) Courses>The Medicalization of Sex

GNDR321 - The Medicalization of Sex

Description

Traces the scientific construction of sexuality from the 19th century to the present. Examines how medicine, psychiatry, surgery and, more recently, drug companies, have constructed popular definitions of sexual normalcy and deviance, function and dysfunction. Highlights the power of science and medicine to define, judge, regulate, and discipline sex and considers the transformative possibilities afforded by new technologies.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

WS 323A

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of GNDR 321, WS 323A.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum second-year standing
  • or permission of the department.

Course offered by

Department of Gender Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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