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History of Sex: Traditions

Analysis of sexual roles and sexual practices in the world before the concept of 'sexual identity' emerged in the late nineteenth century. Examination of how different religious traditions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism have viewed sex, and exploration of a wide variety of topics including pornography, prostitution, and same-sex sexual behavior throughout the pre-modern world.

1 unit

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2021 Block 1 History of Sex: Traditions Palmer Hall 233A 25 / 4 11/15/2021
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