Modern Japan

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This course traces the transformation of Japan from the late Tokugawa period in the 19th century to the present, focusing on the profound social, gender, and sexual changes that have shaped Japanese society. It examines key historical developments such as the Meiji Restoration, and Japan’s imperial expansion, with special emphasis on how these events impacted family structures, gender roles, and sexual norms. Prerequisite(s): Any 3 hours of HIST and ENGL 133W .