Sex, Gender, and Evolution

Harvard Extension School

PSYC E-1053

Section 1

CRN 16922

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Why are there so many different ideas and opinions about what sex and gender are like? Why did so many species evolve to have two sexes? Why is sex dichotomous in our gametes, but continuous in our bodies and behavior? Did we evolve to have a sense of our own gender identity and if so, why? This course takes a deep dive into these questions and more. Classes are organized around group discussion of readings. After mastering the foundational material, students write their final paper, applying the course material and their outside interests and expertise to a topic of interest in this wide field.

Registration Closes: August 28, 2025
Credits: 4

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Term

Fall Term 2025

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Max Krasnow, PhD

Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University


Meeting Info

T 11:00am - 1:00pm (9/2 - 12/20)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 28, 2025

Prerequisites

Evolutionary psychology or an equivalent course is recommended. Prior coursework in some combination of introductory genetics, biology, psychology, sociology, and women and gender studies is helpful but not required.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

Tuition

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
16922 1 Online Synchronous Max Krasnow Open T 11:00am - 1:00pm
 Sep 2 to Dec 20

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