HST 387 - Gender in South Asian History

3 Credit(s) DIII V

Through lecture and discussion, the student is introduced to major themes in the construction of gender identities and roles in South Asian civilization, from the earliest times to present day. The student will study the material by examining and analyzing both normative and radical texts, ancient folklore and modern fiction, images, and film clips. In particular, the course will focus on the intersections of gender and normative culture, gender and colonialism, and gender and class. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS397.