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The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Sexuality and the Law

  • Semester: Spring 2008
  • Course ID: 279M
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28355

Course Information

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
THU 12:30 - 2:10 pm TNH 3.127

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Floating take-home exam

Description

This course will explore the legal regulation of sexuality. The course will deal first with theoretical approaches to sexuality, in particular the view that regards sexuality as a social construction, rather than an expression of a- historical instincts. Then we will explore a series of major legal and political issues: the exclusion of homosexual sodomy from the practices protected by the right to privacy, same sex marriage, pornography, contemporary reproductive technology controversies and others. Reading materials will include theoretical works as well as US and foreign cases.

Instructors

Headshot of Harel, Alon Harel, Alon
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