SOCI 406 - Seminar: Gender and the State in the Middle East and North Africa

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality, Feminst Studies; Law and Society
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4SS, WR, CD

This seminar addresses gender in relation to states, law (including significant attention to Islamic jurisprudence and discourse), and policy, largely since the beginning of the 20th century in the Middle East and North Africa region, with some attention to earlier histories. State policies vis-à-vis “personal status” or “family” law, reproduction, and regulation and discipline of bodies are comparatively explored. Each student is required to write a 15-20 pp. research paper using primary and secondary sources and focusing on a relevant topic. Consent of the instructor is required. Enrollment limit: 15.
Instructor: F. Hasso