African & African-American St - Relgn,Power,& Sexulty Arab Soc

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This course examines theories of religion, discourse, power, gender and sexuality in their application to Arab societies. The course introduces different aspects of Arab cultures. Through canonical works, we study political domination, tribal social organization, honor, tribe, shame, social loyalty, ritual initiations and discuss how these issues speak generally to anthropological inquiry. Regionally specific works are then framed by an additional set of readings drawn from anthropological, linguistics, and social theories. (Same as ANTH 372 and REL 358.) Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42) , Global Culture (GLBC)