Women in Entertainment: Opportunities, Challenges & Perspective

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Students in this course will examine the history, current state and evolution of women and their roles in the entertainment industry, including areas of music, film, television, sports, theatre, fashion, art and new media. Topics covered include the history of feminism, gender inequality in the creative industries, motherhood, traditional gender roles and their effect onthe workplace, female trailblazers and the future of entertainment and the women working in it. Course formerly listed as CEI 2820.