UMass Boston

Gendered Bodies

Course #: WGS 210G, Class #: 3028, Section #: 01

Description

This critical look at human bodies in social context begins with the premise that embodiment itself is a socially constructed phenomenon rather than a fixed biological reality. Topics such as the beauty ideal, physical disabilities, and intersexuality will illustrate how perceptions of our bodies are shaped by social processes and how, in turn, these perceptions shape human experience.

Prerequisites

ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits Degree Students Only Students may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.