Course Description
Pre-Requisite(s):
Third- or fourth-year psychology major
Discipline(s):
Social & Economic Systems
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Science & Society
Overview of research and theory related to sexual orientation across the lifespan from the standpoint of the social sciences. Topics include conceptualization of sexual identities, origins and development of sexual orientation, sexual identity formation and disclosure. Selected issues such as couple relationships, employment and careers, parenthood, and aging are also explored, since they may be affected by sexual orientation.
