WGS 303 - Social Movements, Media and Change

This course considers the roles of gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, age, religion, and nationality in relation to an understanding of social movements and social change in the Modern Middle East from the 19th century to the present. The course will also assess different varieties of feminism and women’s movements, so as to identify and interrogate presumptions in the west about what constitutes feminism. Alongside secondary sources, students will examine primary sources produced by social movements - pamphlets, posters, memoirs, and even YouTube videos and Instagram posts. No prior knowledge of Middle Eastern history is required and all course materials will be available in English.

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3