Gender as it has been socially, culturally, and
historically constituted in different times and
places. Theoretical developments in the
anthropology of gender. Cross-cultural exploration
using examples from a wide range of societies,
past and present. The relationship between
cultural definitions of gender and the social
experience of women, men, and alternative gender
roles, such as the Native American two-spirits,
the hijra of India, and global perspectives on
contemporary transgender experiences.
historically constituted in different times and
places. Theoretical developments in the
anthropology of gender. Cross-cultural exploration
using examples from a wide range of societies,
past and present. The relationship between
cultural definitions of gender and the social
experience of women, men, and alternative gender
roles, such as the Native American two-spirits,
the hijra of India, and global perspectives on
contemporary transgender experiences.
- Teacher: Sidra Kamran