F1108 Money, Sex and Power

This course is organized around the theme of work. Is work part of the \"daily grind\" or does it \"make life sweet\"? Is it a source of freedom or oppression? What counts as work and as nonwork and how should those practices be valued? What role does work play in the allocation of power in society? What part does work play in the perpetuation of gender difference and inequality? How and to what affect do we \"do gender\" at work? What are the relationships between the systems of waged labor and unwaged domestic labor, work and family, capitalism and patriarchy? We will explore a number of specific developments in the organization of work and in the gender division of labor in a globalized world. Examining a variety of different forms of work, we will focus on the lived experience of these practices, consider how they are best theorized, and discuss their implications for the construction and maintenance of gender identities and hierarchies.\r\n

4. Teaching Methods and Evaluations: Lecture, discussion, and small-group work.

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Readings: Students are not expected to have prior familiarity with gender studies. A course pack with the required readings will be made available. The readings listed for each meeting should be completed before class.

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Evaluation:
The first paper will be due at the end of week #5 and the second will be due during the final exam week. Topics for the short writing assignments will be announced in class and assignments will generally be due the subsequent class (and please note that late assignments will not be accepted). Students should come to each class prepared to review and discuss the readings.