Course Details
Country:
Thailand
Institution:
Mahidol University International College
Course Title:
Witchcraft & Gender Representation 24
Course Number:
ICGS 137 2024
Course Description:
How the term “witch” was used to suppress women. How an accusation of “witchcraft”
was used to eliminate strong or assertive women. Women accused of magical power from the devil or
evil sources. European, American and African use witch accusations to stifle women. Other forms of
oppression of women: Chinese foot binding, Indian Sutee, African genital mutilation. What is gender?
Gender vs Sex. Marginalization of women in patriarchal societies. Women’s rights in contemporary world.
Differing concepts of women’s rights. Global and national enforcement of women’s rights. Organizations
concerned with gender and women’s issues: UN, ILO, etc. Application of gender rights to other genders
like LGBTQ.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HNRS 130
Attachment Files:
ICGS137 (1).pdf
