Fall 2019

The Cross-Cultural Construction of Gender

Listed in: Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies, as SWAG-100

Formerly listed as: WAGS-11

Faculty

Aneeka A. Henderson (Section 01)

Description

This course introduces students to issues involved in the social and historical construction of gender identities and roles from a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. Topics, which change from year-to-year, have included gender and sexuality; the uses and limits of biology in explaining gender differences; women’s participation in production and reproduction; the intertwining of gender, race, nationality, and class in explaining oppression and resistance; women, men and globalization; and gender and warfare.

Fall semester. Professor Henderson.

SWAG 100 - L/D

Section 01
M 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM SCCE A013
W 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM SCCE A013

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Redefining Realness Amherst Books TBD
Fun Home Amherst Books TBD
House on Mango Street Amherst Books TBD
Jazz Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022