This course examines the transformation of Korean society beginning around the turn of the 20th century to contemporary times. In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. Using multiple disciplinary lenses, we will critically examine how gender intersects with political, social, and economic developments starting with the Confucianization of Korean society during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) up to the contemporary moment of globalization and neoliberal reform. The class will draw on a variety of topics such as traditional views of women, religion, race, class, education, patriarchy, sexuality, imperialism, modernity, war, globalization, the diaspora, among others. Special attention will be placed on the historical, transnational and transdisciplinary connections.
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Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Gendering of Modernity and Military Authoritarianism
The (Un)making of the Modern Family
Female Beauty / Male Beauty & Body Aesthetics
Sexuality in Korea
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- 5 stars79.85%
- 4 stars17.21%
- 3 stars1.46%
- 2 stars1.46%
TOP REVIEWS FROM GENDER, FAMILY, AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH KOREA
thank you so much for taking the course in a well organized way and in clear detail. i wanted to know more about the culture of s korea and it was dealt in depth by the mentors. thank you.
I loved this course, I'm so thankful for this, I had the chance to get close to the Korean culture from a completely different perspective.
This is the best course ever. I would like to recommend for those who want to know more and learn about the Korean culture in depth:)
Interesting course, especially to learn of Korea today in comparison to 50 years ago when I lived there about a year. Fascinating to see the changes socially. Thanks so much!
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