POLI 3426

Sex, Race, and the State

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This course will consider the role of the state and other institutions in the social, moral and legal production and regulation of sex and gender, particularly in Western countries. It will begin with a brief historical overview of the role of religious prescriptions in the social and legal regulation of sex, and in the refinement of laws and policies that have been implicated in sex-and gender-based discrimination. We will also address a range of contemporary topics such as the decriminalization of homosexuality; hate crimes against sexual minorities; the politics of relationship recognition; state response to HIV/AIDS; gender-related refugee claims; and developments in the regulation of reproductive techonolgies.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2023 syllabus by Margaret Denike. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Discussion submissions/remarks on readingsMinimum 150 words for each Wednesday and Friday class, beginning Week 2
15%Short essay4–5 pages; due Feb 9
35%Research paper8–10 pages; due Mar 16
25%Final testIn class Mar 31
5%Attendance

Course rules

Late work
Late papers incur a penalty of 2% per day.
Discussion submissions
Submit at least 150 words on each Wednesday and Friday reading by 11:00 a.m. on class day, beginning Week 2.
Writing style
Both essays must follow MLA style guidelines.

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