The Psychology of Sexual Orientation ((3))

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The purpose of this course is to incorporate information from a variety of different fields (e.g., history, sociology, biology) to address psychological issues relevant to sexual orientation. In this course, students will critically examine attitudes, assumptions, and research regarding straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. Topics will include the development of gender and sexual orientation; historical views of sexual orientation; differences between individuals with different orientations; progression and change in orientation throughout the lifespan; social/legal policies regarding sexual orientation; and stereotypes and discrimination of individuals with particular orientations.