As you start your college journey, you probably have a lot of questions about campus life, especially regarding sexual culture. You might wonder: Am I the only freshman at UW who hasn’t had sex? Is everyone hooking up? What if I’m not straight—can I still find a partner?

In this seminar, we’ll dive into these questions and explore how sexual cultures influence our experiences. While sex is often seen as a personal matter, it’s important to recognize that social forces shape our choices about when, where, and with whom we engage in sexual activities. We’ll conduct a collaborative research project that involves analyzing archives from The Daily, UW’s student-run newspaper, to understand how these social dynamics play out on campus.
By the end of the course, we’ll use our research findings to propose strategies for fostering a more equitable and respectful sexual culture at UW. Join us as we navigate these important topics together!

Learn more about the instructor: https://soc.washington.edu/people/rosalind-kichler