Gender, Sexuality, and Pop Culture

G225 — Spring 2025

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Location
In Person (P) or Distance Synchronous Video (DO)
Days and Times
TR 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM, 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM, 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:55 PM - 5:10 PM OR MW 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (MW is synchronous online)
Course Description

Examination of popular cultural "makings" of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality through typical representation of gender within fiction, theater, cinema, radio, music, television, journalism, and other secular mass media. Analysis of the developing international telecommunications "superhighway" and struggles to secure increased representation of women and of feminist perspectives within existing culture industries.