Philosophy of Gender and Sex
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Overview
Subject area
HUP
Catalog Number
122
Course Title
Philosophy of Gender and Sex
Department(s)
Description
This course investigates the philosophical foundations of our most basic assumptions surrounding gender and sex, inviting students to critically reflect on the role these play in defining our identity and values. Topics are oriented around the gendered ways in which persons become authentic, knowledge is created, morality is practiced, and resistance is possible. Representative issues includeself-empowerment, embodiment and objectivity, the place of emotion in ethics, and global gender justice.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
012020