Exploring Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Pop-Culture

In this course, we briefly dive into the ways that gender and sexuality have been constructed
socially, historically, and culturally. A large component of this course will be focusing on the
ways pop culture influences our gender &amp, sexuality journey. We will be analyzing
mainstream Rap musicians and other pop artists to have a better understanding of the
implications of living in a heteronormative society that is vastly influenced by the media.
Students will be asked to critically analyze and interpret their experiences with gender roles, by
engaging in interactive discussions and creative reflections. Each week we will be delving into
different ideas about Gender and Sexuality to mobilize our skills and interests in other contexts.
Examples of how we connect theories and practice could be how people develop and sustain a
sense of identity. You will read, listen, and watch music videos about these ideas and extend
your understanding as you observe learning through media.