GSFS0250B-F16
Gender in Japan
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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.
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.
- Term:
- Fall 2016
- Location:
- Le Chateau 110(CHT 110)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 12, 2016 to Dec 9, 2016)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Linda White
- Subject:
- Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
- Department:
- PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL CW LIT
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- JAPN0250A-F16 *
GSFS0250A-F16
JAPN0250B-F16 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92523
- Subject Code:
- GSFS
- Course Number:
- 0250
- Section Identifier:
- B