WMST 212 - Women of Resistance

Institution:

SUNY College at Oneonta

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Description:

3 s.h. This course studies women in literature, history, popular culture, and life who refused to be willing victims of violence and/or subjugation. Readings and discussions focus on women from ancient literature such as Demeter, Medea, Boudicea - Queen of the Icceni, Judith from the Old Testament, as well as women in fairy tales and legend. Feminist criticism includes the writings of Mary Wollstonecraft, Naomi Wolf, Cameryn Manheim, and a collection of essays edited by Rose Weitz. Study of contemporary women focuses on the abused wife, women in sports, and women who challenge restrictive culture attitudes about female beauty. The role of women in music videos is explored by examining work by Madonna, Pink, and Janet Jackson. When time permits, television personalities Xena, Buffy and Dark Angel are also studied. Students examine the actions and reactions of all these women and discuss their motives, methods, and degrees of effectiveness of their behavior. ( LA) Prerequisites: Passing college writing exam, SoS and 3 s.h. Humanities (or permission from instructor).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oneonta.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 436-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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