INQ-277 | Sociology Goes to Bollywood: Gender in Indian Cinema

Crosslisted As: SOCI277

Topic Description:

The purpose of this course is to help students understand and critique the social construction of gender in India as reflected in Indian cinema. Students will watch several films and examine how men and women are represented in Indian films, whether these representations reflect reality, and how women challenge traditional gender expectations. While the focus is on gender, students will also be introduced to some of the central and unique socio-cultural, economic, and political issues in India, and to the unique conventions of Indian cinema.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: April 2007