A Global History of Sex and Gender: Bodies and Power in the Modern World
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Brief Introduction
Discover how a focus on gender and sexuality transforms our understanding of modern, global history.Course Summary
Explore the history of sex and gender through the perspectives of different cultures, time periods, and disciplines in this engaging online course.Key Learning Points
- Learn how gender and sexuality have been constructed and perceived throughout history
- Understand how different cultures and societies have shaped gender and sexual identities
- Explore how gender and sexuality intersect with other social categories such as race, class, and religion
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the complexities of sex and gender
- Explore the implications of gender and sexuality in various cultural and historical contexts
- Gain insight into the ways in which gender and sexuality intersect with other social categories
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Interest in exploring the history of sex and gender
- Basic knowledge of world cultures and history
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Global Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Cultural Diversity and the History of Sex and Gender
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Judith Butler
- bell hooks
- Gloria Steinem
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for anyone interested in gendered and sexual history or history and social science more broadly. However, the inclusion of theoretical material covered in the course and assessments will be useful for heritage, third-sector, educational and media workers, looking to reskill or upskill by enhancing their gender studies portfolio and expertise.
Knowledge
- What topics will you cover?Week 1:Gender and Power. How a gendered and sexual approach alters our understanding of the past; patriarchal and heteronormative power and its historical operation and resistance; men, masculinities and #MeToo; the sex and gender binary and beyond; new trans historical and philosophical approaches.Week 2:Sex and Intimacy. How our bodies and their desires have been understood and regulated in the past; complicating narratives of nineteenth century sexual ‘repression’ and 1960s sexual ‘liberation’; sex, race and Empire; queer stories from history; movements for reproductive rights and justice.Week 3:Work and Care. Feminist (re)definitions of work and care; gender inequality in pay and conditions; equal pay struggles in history and across the globe, including the 1975 ‘Women’s Day Off’ in Iceland; the historical provision of care, parenting and ‘blended families’; gender history and material culture.Week 4:Histories of Feminism. Diverse historical and global understandings of feminism; intersectionality, feminist activism and identities of race, class, sexual orientation and disability; gendered citizenship, political rights and transnational suffrage activism; cultural forms of feminist politics.
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the evolution of gender and sexuality through history with this fascinating course. Students have praised the engaging lectures and thought-provoking discussions.Pros from User Reviews
- Thought-provoking discussions
- In-depth analysis of gender and sexuality throughout history
- Easy to navigate online platform
- Wide range of perspectives presented
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Limited interaction with other students
- Course may be too focused on Western history for some
- Not enough focus on contemporary issues
- Lack of practical applications of course material
A Global History of Sex and Gender: Bodies and Power in the Modern World
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