UVA Courses Bring Queer Theory, Gender Ideology Into Fall Curriculum

The University of Virginia is offering multiple fall 2026 courses addressing sexuality, gender, and queer theory through its Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.

Among the offerings are “Streaming Sexualities” and “Human Sexualities”, courses that examine sexuality through academic frameworks including feminist and queer theory.

“Streaming Sexualities” will be co-taught by associate professors Lisa Speidel and Andre Cavalcante, both of whom are affiliated with UVA’s Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. Cavalcante also holds an appointment in the Department of Media Studies.

The university’s course description states that “Streaming Sexualities” will “examine the portrayal of sex and sexuality in a variety of shows on television streaming platforms through the lens of media studies and intersectional, feminist and queer theory.”

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