Women's and Gender History in Africa
HIST 359
Spring 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 358 |
This seminar course examines the study of women and gender in African history. How should we discuss women and gender in African contexts? Are Westerners forcing their ideas on Africa? Do writings and films by Africans and Africanist scholars challenge the methodologies and themes in women's and gender studies? Readings include theoretical pieces and case studies on four specific regions/countries of Africa: Nigeria/Benin (West Africa), Morocco (North Africa), South Africa, and Congo-Kinshasa (Central Africa). We cover key themes in women's and gender studies such as power, feminism, women's "voices," and sexuality. But the texts and videos also address broader matters such as religion, racism, and politics. Specific topics in African history include the slave trade, colonialism, nationalism, apartheid, and military regimes. Students generally interested in African history or in women's and gender history will find this course useful. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Books (available for purchase at Broad Street Books or on library reserve):
Edna Bay, WIVES OF THE LEOPARD: GENDER, POLITICS, AND CULTURE IN DAHOMEY
Sefi Atta, EVERYTHING GOOD WILL COME
Alison Baker, VOICES OF RESISTANCE: ORAL HISTORIES OF MOROCCAN WOMEN
Fatima Mernissi, DREAMS OF TRESPASS: TALES OF A HAREM GIRLHOOD
Shula Marks, NOT EITHER AN EXPERIMENTAL DOLL: THE SEPARATE LIVES OF THREE SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN
Belinda Bozzoli with Mmantho Nkotsoe, THE WOMEN OF PHOKENG: CONSCIOUSNESS, LIFE STRATEGY, AND MIGRANCY IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1980-83
Nancy Rose Hunt, A COLONIAL LEXICON OF BIRTH RITUAL, MEDICALIZATION AND MOBILITY IN THE CONGO
V.Y. Mudimbe, BEFORE THE BIRTH OF THE MOON
Film/Videos:
Gender Matters
Si-Gueriki (The Queen Mother)
Hot Wax
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly responses
lead class discussion
2 short papers
final paper |
| Instructor(s): Semley,Lorelle D. Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 1 | FR: 0 |
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