Law and Literature: Race and Gender

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This seminar uses contemporary fiction to explore the intersection between literary and legal studies, with a particular focus on race and gender. Through literature and some film, the seminar examines the role of law in the structure of conflict, personal relationships, and social arrangements, with attention to privilege, perspective, and voice. Class discussion will layer the readings from each week, building on the materials previously read and discussed. Authors include Margaret Atwood, Richard Wright, Kazuo Ishiguro, Aravind Adiga, Toni Morrison, Ursula Hegi, and Nella Larsen.