Queer family life courses
The aim of the course is that the students will be introduced to the topics of queer families and life courses. We will introduce students to a broad range of research on sexual and gender minorities, with a focus on demographic research on queer minority populations such as gays, lesbians, and bisexuals, and gender minority populations (e.g., transsexual and nonbinary individuals). Students will acquire basic knowledge and analytical skills in the multidisciplinary subject area of queer life course studies.
The students will be introduced to different concepts and theories in queer family and life course research. The course will address questions such as: What shapes the life trajectories of queer individuals in contemporary societies? How do gender and sexual identities intersect with life course transitions such as education, work, partnership formation, and family-building? How do societal norms and institutional structures affect the lived experiences of sexual and gender minority individuals? What role do kinship and chosen families play in queer lives? How do experiences of stigma and discrimination impact health, well-being, and socio-economic outcomes? How do queer life courses challenge traditional understandings of family and generational relationships? How do policies and social changes influence the diversity of queer lives and relationships? What are the health, social, and economic disparities experienced by sexual and gender minority populations across life stages?
The course is provided at half-time during ten weeks by means of lectures and seminars, with scope for interaction and student presentations. Course participants meet once per week for a one-hour lecture combined with a one-hour seminar aimed at discussion of literature.
Teaching Format
Teaching is conducted through lectures and discussion of materials from assigned readings and lectures. Students will receive questions on the assigned readings before each seminar meeting. In order to properly understand and discuss these questions, students need to read the assigned literature prior to each meeting. All students are expected to actively discuss each question. Attendance at the seminar meetings is mandatory.
Assessment
Examination is done through group and individual presentations, active participation in class, presentation of a final course project, and a final written exam at the end of course.
Examiner
Questions about master's studies
For questions about the master’s programmes in Demography and Sociology or our master’s courses, such as admissions, registrations, study breaks and transfer of credits, you are welcome to contact the master's assistant directors.
Anna Borén, Anna Carin Haag
Director of Studies at Undergraduate Level
The Director of Studies is responsible for planning course offerings, developing syllabi, coordinating teaching staff, and more. They also make decisions regarding certain student matters.
