This college level seminar allows students to explore social issues, public policy, and historical content through the lens of gender and sexuality. Students will examine intersections of gender and sexuality with conceptions of race, class, national origin, religion, and education while acquiring a proficient understanding of various feminist and queer theories. Throughout the seminar, students will also examine how gender and sexuality are portrayed through various media (such as television, film, and music) before completing an independent study that affords an opportunity to conduct long-term research over the course of the final marking term.