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FA24 2 - Asexual and Intersex Identities and Experiences: A VirTual Safe Zone Elective Friday 10am

Oct 21, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024
12 credits

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Full course description

Term: Fall 2024

Date: October 21st - November 22nd, 2024

Time: Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Online Only

Instructor: Dr. Bing

Presented By: Virginia Pride Center

 

Desription:

This VirTual Safe Zone Elective is an online five-week course addressing asexuality and intersex identities and issues. This course aims to

  • introduce participants to intersex and asexuality terminology;
  • analyze how the history of erasure and exclusion has contributed to the individual experiences of being intersex and asexual, separately, together, and at the intersections of race, gender and disability;
  • provide an understanding that in general intersex and asexuality are not "problems" that need to be "fixed";
  • provide the opportunity to engage in introspective or reflective thinking;
  • engage individuals in discussion with one another regarding their own understanding, feelings, and experiences with the course content.

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The course consists of weekly readings, reflections, and a live discussion lab. 

  • The course curriculum delivers basic information to begin your development of content knowledge.
  • The readings  and videos are meant to help deepen your scope of the topic.
  • The discussion board reflective writings provide the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and questions.
  • The live discussions engage you in conversation with one another and allow for questions to be proffered to the group.