This unit explores the intersections of genders, sexualities and religions within the cultural context of Southeast Asia. Within an inter-disciplinary framework, feminist and gender theories are critically applied to topics covered that include: fluidity of genders and sexualities in religion, narratives of becoming in the family, faith community and cyberspace, sexual citizenship in the national imaginary, construction of masculinities and femininities of those who inhabit border zones of being socially excluded/included, such as youth, migrants, sex workers and ascetics; and agency in revisiting the impasse of the universality versus cultural relativism of rights. -- Course Website
Instructor: Sharon A Bong
Prerequisites: First year Arts sequence
