Module Title
Sex And Sexuality
Keywords
Sex, Sexuality, Gender, Sociological Theory, Power, Sexual Orientation, Inequality And Discrimination |
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Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To examine sociological theories of sex and sexuality and to examine the construction of social categories such as 'heterosexuality' and 'homosexuality'.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Define key terms such as 'sex', 'gender', and 'sexuality'.
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Explain and distinguish between different sociological theories of sex and sexuality.
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Provide practical examples of the ways in which discourses of sexuality are linked to the deployment of power and social control.
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Draw on contemporary and historical examples to describe and discuss changing concepts of sex and sexuality.
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Explain and distinguish between different theories of sexual violence and abuse.
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Indicative Module Content
An introduction to sex and sexuality. Feminist and Foucauldian theories of sexuality. Heterosexuality and homosexuality. Race and Sexuality. Sexuality at work. The sex industry. Pornography and censorship. Sexual violence and abuse.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures/Workshops
| 20 | Seminars
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Directed Study
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| 60 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
Via lectures, workshops and seminars.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,4
| | Examination | 3,5
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Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Hawkes, G (1996) The Sociology of Sex and Sexuality, Open University.
| | 2. | Weeks, J (1986) Sexuality, Routledge.
| | 3. | Richardson, D (ed) (1997) Theorising Heterosexuality, Open University.
| | 4. | Jackson, S & Scott, S (eds) (1996) Feminism and Sexuality, Edinburgh University Press.
| | 5. | Nye, R A (ed) Sexuality, Oxford University Press.
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