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Criminology | Gender Studies | Sociology
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Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This course delves into the legal history and societal impact of commercial sex work in Canada. It examines the sex industry, legal approaches, and theories surrounding sex work. Students will explore the intersection of sex work with criminal law, municipal law, and immigration, as well as its relation to colonialism, race, and class. The course also covers sex trafficking and online sex work, providing a comprehensive understanding of the legal and social landscape of sex work in Canada.

Program Outline

Outline:

  • legal history of commercial sex work in Canada
  • the sex industry (including workers and purchasers)
  • theories about sex work and its impact on society
  • legal approaches to sex work
  • in other countries
  • the current legal frameworks regarding sex work in Canada
  • Sex Work as related to
  • criminal law
  • municipal law
  • immigration.
  • Students will explore
  • how sex work is informed by colonialism,
  • race, ethnicity, and class
  • exposed to Indigenous and/ or multicultural perspectives
  • sex trafficking and online sex work
  • Prerequisites:
  • INST 2000 OR (JUST 1101 and JUST1102)
  • Course details
  • Course code JUST2104

Credits

3

  • Format and Length
  • Lecture: 45 hours
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