Course Description
Exploration of gender construction and identity formation in transnational perspective. Topics include theories and methodologies for examining gender relations in cross-cultural perspective, political and socioeconomic status of women, gender ideologies and symbolic representations, and women's activism.
Athena Title
TRANSNAT GENDER
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To understand the relationship between gender, development, and the world system, including the processes of colonization and national liberation; modernization; and structural adjustment. To learn the key concepts in the study of gender and social movements. To understand the effects of globalization on men and women. To become familiar with activism around globalization and transnational feminist activism.
Topical Outline
I. Key Concepts for Studying Women and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective II. Gender, Development, and the World System A. Colonization and National Liberation B. Modernization C. Structural Adjustment III. Gender and Social Movements A. Key Concepts in the Study of Women's Movements B. Case Studies of Gender Activism on the Political Right and Left IV. Globalization A. Effects on Men and Women B. Activism around Globalization and Transnational Feminism: Strategies for Change