Gender in American Society

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This course introduces students to the theories, methods, and concepts of the interrelated fields of Women's Studies and Gender Studies, Masculinity Studies, and Sexuality Studies. Our focus is on the contours of these fields, their application across disciplines, and their importance in American Studies. With gender as a key analytical tool, we examine the diversity and dynamism of gendered experiences, taking into account race, class, sexuality, among other facets of identity. The course relies upon theoretical readings and historically situated cultural artifacts to explore gender in the United States, past and present.