HIST-4626 (3) History of Gender and Sexuality in the United States from 1870

Examines the social history and cultural construction of genders and sexualities in America from 1870, exploring how discourses of race, religion, nationalism, medicine and criminality have shaped erotic encounters, informed gender and sexual identities and served as sites of political conflict. Same as WMST 4626. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.