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P8736 Theories and perspectives on sexuality and health

Examines basic theoretical perspectives on sexuality relevant for the understanding of public health issues and enlists the social sciences of sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, political science, and moral philosophy. Drawing upon assigned readings, lectures, seminar sections, and individual assignments, students learn to explain the strengths and limitations of relevant theoretical perspectives for understanding public health issues related to sexuality and to analyze linkages between sexuality and health across populations and in minority and stigmatized communities. A required course for the M.P.H. Sexuality and Health track.

3 points