GWST 373 - “Do Muslim Women Need Saving?” - Women and Gender in Islam (3)

This course will introduce students to the study of Islam and gender, explore the evolution of scholarship that uses gender as a category of analysis, and uses case studies to bring theories into everyday lived experiences in Muslim societies. Topics will cover: new interpretations from feminist scholars over the Quran and early Islam, questions of veiling, seclusion, and sexuality in Muslim empires, the status of women in debates over colonialism and nationalism, gender and revolution, masculinities, and Islamism. Recommended Preparation: Any 100-level social science course, any 100-level humanities course.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102797
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP)
Also Listed As: HIST 379