SXGN 1010

This course introduces students to the complex intersections between sexuality, gender, race, and indigeneity. Proceeding through a variety of disciplinary approaches, this course explores the complex concepts of race and indigeneity in both Canadian and international contexts and their connections to sexual and gender justice. Topics covered will include intersectionality, the Cohambee River Collective, Two Spirit Identity, Feminist-Indigenous modalities of leadership, Black activism and the queer and trans rights movements of the 70s and 80s, afrofuturism, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the RiseUp! and the BlackLivesMatter movements, among others.[Restriction(s): This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs, specializations, majors or semester levels during certain periods. Please see the department for more information.][Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Arts]