Gender and Literature

Catalog description

How has our idea of "femininity" and "masculinity" changed over time? In what ways do social and cultural influences affect our understanding of what it means to be a man or woman? By examining some of the theories contributing to the gender debate in the west, and applying critical reading to a variety of literature, students will seek a deeper understanding of gender identity and gender roles. In doing so, the class will examine the many ways sex and gender are influenced by distinctions of race, class and ethnicity. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.