SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY 1: INTRODUCTION TO GENDER STUDIES

概要

This intermediate course is an introduction to the idea of "intersectionality" in gender studies― in which we take as our starting point the idea that gender itself is largely a social achievement and a phenomenon that intersects with other constructs that societies have about race, age, nationality, body, sexuality, desire, ability, privilege, power, science and many other discourses. Indeed, gender is embedded so deeply in nearly everything we do and think that it is quite difficult to become conscious of the ways in which we literally gender our world and create hierarchies that empower some people and marginalise others. Throughout the course, we will examine themes of bias, equality, hegemony, marginalisation and minorities, social justice and human rights. We will also look especially at how gender studies is useful in thinking about Japanese history and histories of the larger Pacific and Asia region. In so doing, we will examine how understanding gender helps us to think critically about power and the institutionalisation of inequality. At the same time, we will engage in our study and discussion in a spirit of self-reflexivity, creativity, and open-mindedness, attempting to go beyond binaries and overly fixed categories.

目標

To Introduce concepts, ideas and approaches to gender studies. This course will require students to use Moodle and, if necessary, Zoom. Students who are taking this course MUST enrol in this course's Moodle site at least a week before the first class. 1. The instructor will provide a weekly discussion question. Students must answer the question based on the required readings and submit their answer prior to class. These questions will be also used for student-led discussions in class. 2. Students will be expected to spend a significant amount of time outside of class preparing to make their presentation on a topic covered in class.

授業外の学習

1. Preparation of class materials and reading assignments (60 minutes). 2. Work on class assignments (60 minutes) 3. Review class lecture and do quizzes (70 minutes)

所要時間: At least 190 minutes per lecture