HIS 295-01 - Special Topic: Gender and Power in Chinese History (Qing to Present)

4 credits (Fall)

Cross-listed as: EAS 295-01. What kinds of expectations and rules shaped the idea of “men” and “women” in Chinese history? How did these notions change over time? This course introduces the power dynamics of gender relations in China from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. We will also discuss how gender has intersected with various other categories of identity, including: sexuality; social status; ethnicity; race; religion; class; citizenship and so forth. Prior knowledge in Chinese history or Chinese language is not required.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Instructor: Chen