— Human Sexuality: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Catalog description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the sociological perspective on sexual activity and attitudes, and their consequences for individuals and society across western and non-western cultures. This course examines ways in which an individual's perceptions, learning, motivation and personality, along with cultural factors such as race, ethnicity, religion and the media shape his or her or their sexual attitudes and behaviors. Topics include the cultural context of sexuality, theoretical perspectives of sexuality, research methods, sexual development, gender/sex roles, sexual orientation, sexual coercion, pornography, sexual anatomy, sexual arousal, pregnancy, STIs, love and human intimacy, and human sexuality through the life span. Offered: Spring Prerequisites: COM 1110 .