HIS 331 - Gender and U.S.Popular Culture

Institution:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

The social construction of gender in modern America through the lens of popular culture: the way TV shows, films, advertisements, magazines, video games, and music depict and define "men" and "women." Topics include: understanding gender in a historical, cultural context; examining femininity and masculinity as cultural inventions; using popular culture to resist gender norms. (Spring). Prerequisite: U.S. History General Education course (3AH or 4USC).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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