Women's Voices

Catalog description

An exploration of the thematic and stylistic elements of literature by and about women. Texts will be selected from a variety of ethnic groups in the United States and/or the world with an emphasis on the ways women's lives have been shaped by societal expectations: gender roles, sexuality identity and expression, socio-economic status, and ethnic and/or religious identities. The course will also focus on the ways that historical and ancient cultures are a foundation for understanding contemporary women's literature.