Princeton University's Gender and Sexuality Studies program is set to offer a range of courses exploring topics such as sex work, queer spaces, and related themes during the upcoming spring semester. These courses delve into subjects like erotic dance, pornography, and the historical and societal influences on gender and sexuality.
Five courses incorporating the term "queer" in their descriptions are listed, including "Love: Anthropological Explorations," "Queer Spaces in the World," "Power, Profit and Pleasure: Sex Workers and Sex Work," "Disability and the Politics of Life," and "The Poetics of Memory: Fragility and Liberation."
The course on sex work examines the controversies and stigmas surrounding the industry, exploring power dynamics and societal norms through the lens of sex workers themselves. It covers various forms of sex work globally, including pornography, prostitution, erotic dance, escorting, street work, camming, commercial fetishism, and sex tourism.
The "Queer Spaces in the World" course investigates the historical and institutional power dynamics related to gender and sexuality, using various theoretical frameworks. It delves into the historical representation of marginalized groups and how feminist, gender, queer, and trans theories can contribute to a more inclusive understanding of architectural history.
Reading lists and course materials are available on the university's website.
This focus on gender and sexuality studies is part of a broader trend in higher education. Other institutions, like the University of Chicago and Texas Christian University, have also offered courses exploring similar themes, including "Queering God" and "Queer Art of Drag."
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