WGS 4810 - Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Education

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Examines the intersections of sexual orientation, gender identity and education from multiple perspectives. Analyzes current law and educational policy as they relate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and families and introduces essentialist and constructivist concepts of sexuality. Immersion/service project required for 4 credits. Satisfies the university general education requirements in U.S. Diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.