PHI 202 - Philosophy of Sex and Sexuality

Department: Philosophy

Description: An examination of dimensions of sexual identities and sexual agency. Introduces philosophical theories of sex, gender, gender identity, sexual/romantic orientation, and sexual/romantic attraction identities. Explores the significance of sexual agency and the priority of consent. Topics may include gender norms, rape culture, cisnormativity, heteronormativity, polyamory, monogamy, BDSM, porn, and safewords.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: COM 110

General Education: HUM - Humanities

Current Offerings

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Spring 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Cassie Herbert 3.00 hour(s)
002 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Cassie Herbert 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 131 (STV 131)

Instructor: Cassie Herbert

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Cassie Herbert

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks are not required for this section.