ANTHRO 357

Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music

Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for ANTHRO 357.

Description

Explores the ways in which gender and sexual identities are both reflected in and modified by mainstream popular music: from "girl power" to boy bands; from outwardly gay and lesbian artists to the gay appropriation of heterosexual female divas; from the camp masculinity of heavy metal to lesbian rock and riot grrrls; from women-hating gangster rappers to powerful women in the recording industry.

Availability 2016

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Kirsten Zemke

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANTHRO 357: 15 points

Prerequisites

45 points passed with a grade of B- or higher in Stage II courses available for any BA major

Restrictions

POPMUS 306