3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course explores the history, laws, and societal impacts of commercial sex work in Canada. Students will examine sociolegal frameworks, theories of sex work, and the roles of sellers, buyers, and third parties. Centering sex workers' voices and lived experiences, the course challenges dominant narratives by highlighting how sex work can disrupt patriarchy, promote bodily autonomy, and contest puritanical values. Through critical and intersectional lens, students will analyze how laws, politics, and social structures have the capacity to marginalize sex workers and explore sex workers' resistance, resilience, and contributions to social justice and feminist thought.
Prerequisites
45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework including one of the following: CRIM 101, CRIM 131, SOC 100, SOC 101, WGST 100, or WGST 111
Course Notes
CRIM 312 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
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 Fall 2026 onwards |