HIST 344 - Gender, Marriage, and Kinship in China

3-4 SS, CD, WR
A colloquium exploring the construction of gender, varieties of marriage, and conceptions of family in China from imperial times to the present. Special attention will be paid to the state’s attempts to shape ideals and enforce norms in these areas, along with the response of various groups in the society to those efforts. Counts toward the East Asian Studies Major.

Prerequisites & Notes
Recommended Preparation: HIST 105/ 106, or equivalent.
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
Mr. Kelley
Next offered 2007-08.

Credits: 3 to 4 hours