Sex, Science and Anthropological Inquiry

Catalog description

This course examines sex utilizing a scientific and anthropological lens. Anthropology brings a unique perspective to the study of sex by examining it across cultures and through an evolutionary perspective. In this class, we will travel around the world and through deep time to examine how sex is shaped by biological, cultural, and political factors. Topics include sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, evolution, reproductive biology, parenting, sex work, and sexually transmitted infections.