Gender in American Culture

Topics

• To understand the conditions of visibility and identification with Americanness for immigrants, people of color, and specifically women and queer communities. To explore representation of American femininities as shaped by race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender. To appreciate the contribution of contemporary young feminists of color, especially those from immigrant and diasporic communities, in the formation of diverse American cultures.
• To articulate a self-reflective position in regards to race, gender, and ethnicity. To critique discourses of nativism and national homogeneity. To express an informed opinion on key issues and unresolved debates on of inclusivity and diversity in American contemporary culture.

Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes