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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

PHIL 338 - Philosophy, Sex, and Gender

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Philosophy  
An exploration of how concepts of sex and gender both structure key philosophical ideas and put such ideas into question. The course examines the ways patriarchal structures situate woman as the ‘other’ as well as alternative feminist approaches to sexuality, subjectivity, the body, and language. An overriding theme is the relationship between questions of sexual difference and other key issues in contemporary philosophy.

Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of philosophy, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring