Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

SWGS 340 - GENDER & POLITICIZED RELIGION

Long Title: GENDER AND POLITICIZED RELIGION (ENRICHED VERSION)
Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course examines the emergence of religion-based politics in various Asian countries - particularly Hindu and Muslim - focusing on the women participants in these movements as well as the movements' concern with gender roles in society. We will investigate, for instance, the extent to which women participants have been willing or able to reshape the central ideas of such movements. Credit may not be received for both SWGS 240 and SWGS 340. Cross-list: ASIA 340, RELI 341, Equivalency: SWGS 240. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SWGS 340 if student has credit for SWGS 240.