WAGS0250A-S10
Gender In Japan
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Gender in Japan
In this course we will examine changing ideas about gender and sexuality in Japan in the tenth through twentieth 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 twentieth century. 3 hr. lect./disc.
In this course we will examine changing ideas about gender and sexuality in Japan in the tenth through twentieth 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 twentieth century. 3 hr. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2010
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 404(MNR 404)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 8, 2010 to May 10, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Linda White
- Subject:
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Department:
- Prog in Women's & Gender Study
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- JAPN0250A-S10 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22726
- Subject Code:
- WAGS
- Course Number:
- 0250
- Section Identifier:
- A