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DISABILITY, GENDER AND SEXUALITY

GEN&WS 374
Course Description

Explores gender identity and sexuality among disabled people using historical and theoretical articles to discuss and analyze films, memoirs, and poetry by people with disabilities. Provides a brief introduction to disability studies and intersectionality before delving into academic discussions and artistic representations of the intersections of disability, gender, and sexuality.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.83

2.46% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.14%

-0.18% from Historical

A Rate
82.86%

10.48% from Historical

Class Size
35

25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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