LAS234 Gender and Identities in East Asia

Overview

This module offers an overview of the study of gender and its connection to social, cultural, political and economic discourses across East Asia. Covering key issues related to the structures and dynamics of gender in East Asia, we learn to situate these dynamics in their historical and cultural context using case studies drawn from across the region. 

Topics Covered

• Five Key Concepts in Gender Studies 

• Bodies and Binaries 

• Hegemonic and Other Masculinities

• Gendered Institutions: Forming, Regulating and Undoing Gender 

• Gender, Media and Digital Cultures 

• Gender, Race and Ethnicity 

• Gender, Work and Labour 

• Gender and disability 

• Queer East Asia 

• Contemporary gender activism and postfeminism 

Skills developed

• Identify and use theoretical approaches to the study of gender and identities. 

• Recognise issues around gender and identity that are specific to the East Asian context. 

• Evaluate traditional approaches to the study of gender and identity and their application to the historical and contemporary nature of gender studies in East Asia. 

• Discuss important contemporary issues related to gender in East Asia.

Study Hours

The University recommends that you spend 200 hours working on a 20-credit module. This will include:

• 11 hrs Lectures

• 11 hrs Seminars

• 178 hrs independent study

Assessment

• Long essay 2500 words 70%

• Short essay 1000 words  30%