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GNDR207 - Gender, Globalization and the Love Industry

Description

The words 'romantic', 'exotic', 'mythical', 'pleasurable' and 'indulgent' are often used to describe our relationship with chocolate, diamonds and flowers. Examines the evolution of the romance industry through these highly symbolic commodities, the gendered and imperial relationship between consumers and producers, and the role of advertising in shaping desire.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

WS 213, WS 313

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of GNDR 207, WS 213, WS 313.

Recommendations

  • GNDR 100 recommended prior to GNDR 207.

Course offered by

Department of Gender Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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