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CSST 220 - Introduction to Transgender Studies (3)

Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this course is an introduction to and survey of the field of transgender studies with a particular emphasis on the intersection of the field with feminist and LGBTQ studies. While seeking to understand the emergence and varied lived experiences of transgender identities, the course also aims to teach students to think critically about the political, economic, ideological, and transnational lives of “transgender” as a concept.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102479
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Also Listed As: GWST 220  
Typically Offered: Offered Spring


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