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HIST 424. Gender, Sexuality and Medicine.

Credits: 3
Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Gender, sexuality, and medicine since the colonial era, with a focus on North American experience. Topics will include reproductive medicine (puberty, childbirth, fertility control, menopause), changing perceptions of men's and women's health needs and risks, and ideas about sexual behaviour and identity.
  • Prerequisite: A 300-level History course in gender, sexuality or medicine or permission of instructor.

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