SOCY 126Sex and Sexuality as Social Practice and Representation
Explores social and cultural aspects of human sexuality and reproduction, including how and why meanings and behaviors are contested. Analyzes sexuality and reproduction as forms of social and political control as well as cultural expression and self-determination.
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior sociology, critical race and ethnic studies, feminist studies, Latin American/sociology combined, and digital justice studies (formerly GISES) majors, proposed majors, and minors.
- This is an online class. Because SOCY 126 is designed around discussion and interactive activities, keeping your camera and audio on throughout class is a requirement of your participation in the course. If you do not have a camera-enabled computer, you may check one out from the library for each class. If you cannot commit to keeping your camera on, audio on, and log in from a location where you can use your microphone to participate, please choose a different class. If you have a solid reason why you need an exception to this rule, please email jbettie@ucsc.edu for permission
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Online | J. Bettie | Open 0/40 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:00pm–4:30pm | Online | J. Bettie | Open 18/201 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Online | J. Bettie | Open 28/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Bettie | 2.7 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 25% | 35 |
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