WGSS 3401 - Performing Gender

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course investigates an array of contemporary performances to explore manifestations of and challenges to gender norms in American culture. An initial reading of crucial performance theories by Judith Butler, Jill Dolan, and others help set the stage for our examination of a diverse collection of contemporary texts, including plays, solo performances, stand-up comedy, and pop culture phenomenon. We raise questions about feminist performance strategies, butch/femme performance, camp, cross-dressing, feminist spectatorship, multimedia performances, and the representation of lesbian desire. Prerequisite: any 100-level WGSS course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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