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Fall 2023
Oct 30, 2024
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SOCI 255 - LGBTQ Communities in the United States
A sociological examination of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the United States. Students explore how social and cultural contexts impact LGBTQ identities, the development of LGBTQ communities, the LGBTQ rights movement, the influence of cultural norms, social stigmas, and institutional policies on LGBTQ communities, as well as current issues facing LGBTQ communities. Emphasis is placed on theory, research, and the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality within LGBTQ communities. Prerequisites: One (1) of the following: ANTH 161 Cultural Anthropology, ANTH 253 Gender Across Cultures, ANTH 258 Critical Approaches to Men and Masculinities, SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology, SOCI 130 Social Problems, or SOCI 218 Women in Society; or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture

Sociology & Criminology Department

Course Attributes:
Undergraduate Level Course

Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Non-Matriculated
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for SOCI 255

General Requirements:

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ANTH 161
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ANTH 253
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: ANTH 258
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: SOCI 101
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: SOCI 130
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: SOCI 218
May not be taken concurrently. )


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