SOC 208 Sociology of LGBTQ+Communities

Examines the history and structure of American gay and lesbian communities. Questions the social forces that have contributed to the formation, growth and consequences of such communities. Topics such as the gay and lesbian civil rights movement, the role of organizations and the development of gay and lesbian identity are addressed (Cross-listed with WGSS 208. No credit may be received by students who have received credit for WGSS 208).