Academic Catalog 2024-2025

PS 354 Sexuality and Nationalism

This course examines the histories and patterns of sexual relations in historically and geographically different societies as expressions (manifestations) of different national, cultural and ideological identities. How do the common patterns of sexual relations reflect political patterns of particular societies? How are our most intimate self-expressions influenced and shaped by our broadest social and political beliefs? Topics include History of Sexuality and Gender in Western World, in Communist World, in Muslim World, Sexuality and Underdevelopment, and Sexuality and Globalization. Mainly, it is an overview of some of the main historical and contemporary political identities examined through the conceptual tool of sexual relations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EN 110 or EN 111 and EN 112, both at a grade of "C" or above, or consent of instructor.

Offered

Spring Odd Years