HTY 316S - Gender,Sexuality and Imperialism

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

Seminar participants will examine the controversial theory that the presence of European women in the colonies caused the downfall of the European colonial empires by distracting male administrators from the task of government while simultaneously arousing the suppressed sexuality of indigenous peoples. Participants will also examine how gender and sexuality were constructed in the colonial setting and how they were ultimately used by both the colonizers and the indigenous peoples to shape the evolution of colonial culture and society. At least once every three years. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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