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
4 hours to complete
The Gendering of Modernity and Military Authoritarianism
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
The (Un)making of the Modern Family
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Female Beauty / Male Beauty & Body Aesthetics
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 18 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Sexuality in Korea
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars79.92%
- 4 stars17.15%
- 3 stars1.45%
- 2 stars1.45%
TOP REVIEWS FROM GENDER, FAMILY, AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH KOREA
by GTNov 22, 2020
For a five-week course, the coverage was good. Learning about the history behind the status of women in South Korea was enlightening.
by SPApr 3, 2019
A great overview of current issues that South Korea and its people have to deal with.
by TMJul 9, 2021
Very good, looking forward to an updated part with outlook on post-pandemic Korea
by RKAug 9, 2017
Excellent information, especially the historical background of Korea and its influence on societal culture.
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