Gender Identities, Sexualities, and the Law - WMST 1104

This course examines gender and sexuality in the context of society and the law. It analyses the concepts and histories of patriarchy, criminalization, racism, and sociological approaches to gender and sexuality. Students will explore intersectional identities of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, (dis)ability, and class, as well as their social and legal evolution. Students will be exposed to indigenous and/or multicultural knowledges and perspectives on gender and sexuality, with particular attention to their intersections with the law.

Note: Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Justice and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11070 A01 Yes

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Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
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Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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