WGST 220 - Women, Gender, and War

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Women's and Gender Studies

Description:

This course is an introduction to feminist perspectives on women, gender, and war. It examines women's experiences during and after war, conflict, and genocide and foregrounds gender as a central category of analysis with a transnational focus and geographical and temporal diversity. We explore theories and concepts including the feminization of war, hegemonic masculinities, combatant socialization, and the continuum of violence. And, we explore first-hand accounts describing wartime experiences. Topics examined include representations of suffering motherhood, gender-based violence, women's peace activism, resistances, women combatants and perpetrators, refugees and asylum-seekers, war and women's health, and LGBTQ+ experiences. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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