ANTH 2200 - Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

2200. Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective. 3 hours. The construction of both masculinity and femininity in cross-cultural contexts. Also central are the issues and debates important within the last three decades of feminist anthropology that speak to the questions posed by widespread gender asymmetry and yet the abundant cultural diversity in the expression of gender ideology, roles and relations worldwide. Finally, the impact of the globalizing trends of capitalism and neo-colonialism will be addressed in terms of its impact of changing gender roles both in the first and third worlds. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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