SEXUALITIES STUDIES
WST 3603 (1E45)/SYP 4060 (14B4), Fall 2014
Tuesdays: Period 4 (10:40am-11:30am), CSE E119
Thursdays: Period 4-5 (10:40am-12:35pm), FLG 0280
K.L. Broad, Ph.D.
301 Ustler Hall
Phone: (352) 273-0389
Email: [email protected]
http://web.clas.ufl.edu/users/klbroad/
Office Hours:
(email) Mondays, 11am - noon
(office) Thursdays, 1pm – 3pm
This is a course which will provide a basic overview of the interdisciplinary study of
sexualities. As such, this course will cover diverse approaches to the study of sexualities and
desire, while focusing on an understanding of human sexualities as socially constructed and
regulated. As a core course for the minor in Theories and Politics of Sexuality in the
Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research, this course will also emphasize a
feminist and gender studies understandings of sexualities. Central to class will be attention
to connections between sexualities and other social locators, such as race, ethnicity, gender,
social class, age, and ability/disability.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the interdisciplinary
study of sexualities, emphasizing feminist and gender studies approaches. By the end
of the semester students should be able to:
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Explain different approaches to theorizing sexuality.
Situate feminist understandings of sexualities in relation to other
approaches.
Discuss the classical and contemporary approaches to sexualities research.
Articulate what is meant by sexuality is “socially constructed.”
Understand how sexual categories and meanings vary.
Detail how sexualities intersect with race, ethnicity, class, gender,
generation and ability.
Explain how sexuality relates to and reinforces social inequalities.
Articulate how sexuality is a means of social control (and resistance).
Use key concepts from the course to discuss current research about
sexualities.
Think more carefully and talk in a more complex way about sexualities in
society.
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“We live in a sex-saturated society…Yet we rarely consider the historical, legal, and sociocultural
contexts of sexuality.” (Stronbler, Baunach, Simonds, Windsor, and Burgess, 2014: xv).”
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
ACADEMIC ETIQUETTE: Class will begin promptly each day. Regular attendance is expected.
Please remember that arriving late or leaving early is disruptive to the class. Because this is a
course designed to be interactive, respect for opinions voiced in class is essential and I expect
everyone to treat each other courteously. In order for us to learn from each other, we have to
allow each other to make mistakes, and to offer unpopular positions for debate. However,
name-calling and other forms of verbal harassment or sexual harassment will not be tolerated
and will result in being asked to leave the class.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Members of this course are expected to comply with the Honor Code of
the University of Florida. The Dean of Students Office provides an online description of the
Student Honor Code (https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/),
including the honor pledge, a list of violations of the student honor code, and a list of possible
sanctions. In this course, plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result
in failing the course and other disciplinary action. In all instances, you must do your own
work. There is no excuse for plagiarism, or for submitting another's work, ideas, or wording as
your own. This includes using direct quotes from online sources without citation or submitting
a paper you bought but did not write. Ignorance is not an excuse. Please be aware that there
are various anti-plagiarism techniques available for use by University of Florida faculty that
enables faculty members to determine if research papers have been plagiarized. There is a
difference between plagiarism and collaboration. Collaboration, for purposes of this class, is
the act of discussing ideas with classmates, debating issues, and examining readings from the
class together so that each of you arrives at your own independent thought. Collaboration in
this class is encouraged.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a
documented disability with the Disability Resource Center, located at 0001 Building 0020 -Reid
Hall (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/; [email protected]; Voice 352-392-8565; Fax, 352-3928570). Please notify me within the first two weeks of class about any accommodations needed
for the course. Late notification may cause the requested accommodation to be unavailable.
ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
May I turn in my paper/take my exam late?
Late papers/exams will only be accepted/arranged when students face documented
circumstances beyond his or her control.
May I take an incomplete in the course?
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences states that an incomplete can “only be given when a
student has completed a major portion of the course with a passing grade and has been unable
to complete the course requirements because of documented circumstances beyond his or her
control” (see also Undergraduate catalog under “Grades/ Grading Policy”). An “Incomplete” (or
“I” grade) can only be assigned before the final exam/final paper of the course.
NOTE: Though I will try to remain as faithful as possible to this syllabus, I reserve the right to make changes,
as long as they are announced in advance in class or via the class email list.
REQUIRED READING
SM
Strombler, Mindy et al., 2014. Sex Matters: The Sexuality & Society
Reader, Fourth Edition. New York: WW Norton & Company.
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Fields, Jessica. 2008 Risky Lessons: Sex Education and Social Inequality.
Rutgers, ISBN: 9780813543352
Articles and book chapters listed on syllabus below (and available electronically
via pdf files on our Elearning page).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
Please note: This class uses the Elearning system (https://lss.at.ufl.edu/).This means you will
be expected to access descriptions of the assignments and turn in your papers via that system.
All of your papers must be submitted via E-Learning. Please do not use the Elearning email to try
to contact Dr. Broad (instead use [email protected]).
ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION AND STUDY-TIME: This class depends on everyone’s active
participation and thoughtful discussion. Therefore, while attendance is not required it is very
strongly recommended. In addition to attending class, please come prepared to engage with the
material and to participate in the class discussion. Before class you should complete the
readings and think critically about their application to topic of the day. Please note, university
courses are designed such that every hour in class is expected to be accompanied by at least 3
hours of study outside of class.
READING REVIEW (10 points possible, 3% of final grade): Once in the semester you will be
expected to write a 3-5 page review of one of the research articles used for discussion in class.
These research articles are marked (*) in the schedule of readings. You will be expected to sign
up for the reading you will review in the first few weeks of class. These reviews are due by
10am (turned in on Elearning) on the day the article is assigned for discussion. Further
information will be provided in class.
EXAM 1 (100 points possible, 33% of the final grade): There will be an in-class exam on
Thursday, October 2nd. It will cover the material from the first part of the course. Exam 1 will be
a combination of multiple choice, definition, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
EXAM 2 (100 points possible, 33% of the final grade): There will be an in-class exam on
Thursday, December 4th. It will cover the material from the second part of the course. Exam 2
will be comprised of multiple choice, definition, and short answer questions.
EXAM-PAPER 2 (90 points possible, 30% of the final grade): As part of your second
exam you will be expected to write a 5 page paper (due the first week of finals - Monday,
December 15th at 10am)
FALL 2014 SCHEDULE
Tues., Aug. 26th
INTRODUCTION
Thurs., Aug. 28th
INTRODUCTION
Syllabus
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LEARNING AND TALKING ABOUT SEX
GUEST SPEAKER: LB Hannah
Thurs., Sept. 4th
LEARNING AND TALKING ABOUT SEX
SM, Reading 18 (pp.189-205, including box)
SM, Reading 19 (pp.206-228, including box)
SM, Reading 20 (pp.229-241, including box)
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LEARNING AND TALKING ABOUT SEX
SM, Reading 21 (pp.242-244)
SM, Reading 22 (pp. 245-253)
Thurs., Sept. 11th
SEX RESEARCH
MOVIE: Kinsey
SM, Reading 7 (pp. 54-60)
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SEX RESEARCH
SM, Reading 8 (pp. 61-72, including box)
Thurs., Sept. 18th
SEX RESEARCH
SM, Reading 10 (pp.85-99)
*SM, Reading 9 (pp.73-87, including box)
*SM, Reading 11 (pp.100-111, including box)
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DEFINING AND CATEGORIZING SEX
SM, Reading 1 (pp. 5-10, including box)
SM, Reading 2 (pp.11-21)
SM, Reading 3 (pp. 22-28)
Thurs., Sept. 25th
DEFINING AND CATEGORIZING SEX
*SM, Reading 4 (pp. 29-35)
*SM, Reading 5 (pp.36-42, including box)
*SM, Reading 6 (pp.43-50, including box)
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REVIEW / CATCH UP
Thurs., Oct. 2nd
EXAM 1
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REPRESENTING SEX
SM, Reading 14 (pp.139-156, including box)
SM, Reading 16 (pp.163-177)
Thurs., Oct. 9th
REPRESENTING SEX
SM, Reading 13 (pp.128-138)
SM, Reading 15 (pp.157-162)
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REPRESENTING SEX
* SM, Reading 12 (pp.116-127)
SM, Reading 17 (pp. 178-185)
Thurs., Oct. 16th
SEXUAL BODIES
SM, Reading 24 (pp.262-269, including box)
* SM, Reading 28 (pp.313-321, including box)
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SEXUAL BODIES
SM, Reading 25 (pp.270-276)
SM, Reading 26 (pp.277-294)
Thurs., Oct. 23rd
SEXUAL BODIES
* SM, Reading 27 (pp.295-312)
SM, Reading 29 (pp.322-327)
SM, Reading 30 (pp.328-340)
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INTERSECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Collins, Patricia Hill. 1990. “Toward a New Vision: Race, Class and Gender as
Categories of Analysis and Connection” (Elearning, pdf)
Thurs., Oct. 30th
RISKY LESSONS
RL, Introduction (pp. 1-36)
RL, Chapter 2 (pp. 37-67)
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RISKY LESSONS
RL, Chapter 3 (pp.68-97)
Thurs., Nov. 6th
RISKY LESSONS
RL, Chapter 4 (pp.98-136)
RL, Chapter 5 (pp.137-163)
RL, Chapter 6 (pp.164-173)
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NO CLASS – UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY
Thurs., Nov. 13th
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Reading 52 (pp. 597-607)
Reading 54 (pp. 612-627, including box)
Reading 55 (pp. 628-640, including box)
Crenshaw, 1991, “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and
Violence against Women of Color” (Elearning pdf)
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SEXUAL PRACTICES
SM, Reading 33 (pp. 375-386, including box)
SM, Reading 34 (pp. 387-402)
* SM, Reading 37 (pp. 422-431)
Thurs., Nov. 20th
SEXUAL PRACTICES – Hooking up
Reading 48 (pp.545-553)
* Hamilton, Laura and Elizabeth Armstrong. 2009. “Gendered Sexuality in Young
Adulthood: Double Binds and Flawed “(Elearning, pdf)
Rupp, Leila J. and Verta Taylor, Shiri Regev-Messalem, Alison Fogarty and Paula
England “Queer women in the hookup scene: Beyond the closet?” (Elearning, pdf)
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SEXUAL DISEASE & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
SM, Reading 40 (pp.449-460, including box)
SM, Reading 41 (pp.461-474, including box)
SM, Reading 45 (pp.521-534, including boxes)
Thurs., Nov. 27th
NO CLASS – UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY
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SOCIAL CONTROL OF SEXUALITY
Reading 46 (pp. 535-541)
Reading 50 (pp. 569-578, including box)
Epilogue: Sex Matters… (pp. 691-697)
Thurs., Dec. 4th
EXAM 2
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COMMERCIAL SEX
Reading 57 (pp. 652-661, including box)
Reading 58 (pp. 662-672)
Reading 59 (pp. 673-680)
Exam 2 Paper due: 10am, Monday, December 15th, 2014
NOTE: Final grades will be available to view on ISIS on December 24th, 2014
SEXUALITIES STUDIES GRADE SHEET
WST 3603 (1E45)/SYP 4060 (14B4), Fall 2014
The following chart should be used to keep track of your grade in the class. Please be aware
that the level of effort you put into the class, may not correspond to the quality of your work
(which is the basis of your grades for assignments). To earn a good grade, you will be expected
to do the work and meet the expectations for good quality work outlined in course assignment
guidelines and discussed in class. There are 300 points possible in the class.
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
%
95 - 100 %
90 - 94%
87 - 89%
84 - 86%
80 - 83%
77 - 79 %
74 - 76 %
70 - 73%
67 - 69 %
64 - 66%
60 - 63 %
below 60 %
Points
285 - 300
270 - 284
261 - 269
252 - 260
240 - 251
231 - 239
222 - 230
210 - 221
201 - 209
192 - 200
180 - 191
179 or less
Translation
outstanding
excellent
very good
good
nice work
completed requirements well
completed requirements
barely completed requirements
requirements not fulfilled
poor work
very poor work
failing/inappropriate
READING REVIEW (10 total points possible)
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EXAM 1 (100 points possible)
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EXAM 2 (100 points possible)
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EXAM PAPER 2 (90 points possible)
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TOTAL
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TOTAL
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TOTAL POSSIBLE
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300
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IMPORTANT GRADE NOTE: A grade of C- will not qualify for credit toward a major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon
Rule or College Basic Distribution credit. For more information, see “Grades and Grading Policies” at
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
NOTE: Final grades will be available to view on ISIS on December 24th, 2014