POLS 3115 LGBTQ Politics

This course is an overview of the historical and contemporary efforts of individuals from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and other related communities to secure equal rights in the United States and other countries. Topics include privacy rights; discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in education, public accommodation, and employment; rights for same-sex partnerships and marriage; legal recognition of gender identity; and political representation of the LGBTQ community.

Credits

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Prerequisite

At least a “C” in POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H, or permission of instructor.