Middlebury

JAPN 0250

Gender In Japan

Gender in Japan (in English)
In this course we will examine changing ideas about gender and sexuality in Japan in the 10th through 20th centuries, with special attention to the modern period. Sources will include literary texts, films, and social/historical studies. We will discuss topics, including women's writing in classical Japan; the commercialization of sexuality in the 18th century; ideas of "homosexuality" in late-medieval and modern times; and women's social roles and political struggles in the 20th century. 3 hr. lect./disc.
Subject:
Japanese
Department:
Japanese Studies
Division:
Languages
Requirements Fulfilled:
LIT NOA
Equivalent Courses:
GSFS 0250
WAGS 0250

Sections in Fall 2008

Fall 2008

JAPN0250A-F08 Lecture (White)