Course Details

Country: Thailand
Course Title: Women and Gender Studies Sec 1
Course Number: ICIC 354
Course Description: An understanding of the psychology of gender, production of gendered bodies, identities, the invention of sexuality and race in modernity; an in-depth analysis of the social construction of gender, its cultural productions and representation; feminist, masculinist and queer theories; a probe into LGBTQIA issues in Thailand and worldwide throwing light on-to the stark realities of gender inequality; the study of objectification theory providing a better understanding of female sexual objectification and the representation of gender in media; the overt and covert discrimination women face in society as well as the various forms of violence against women prevalent in society; the role of gender and the status of women in different religions; the imagery and symbolism in the definition of women, women and political power, diversity among women: gender, race and class
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: INTS 299
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