ANTHRO 241

Anthropology of the Body

Description

Examines cultural and historical variations in how societies understand and experience the human body. The focus will be primarily on social, historical, and political-economic approaches. Topics such as labour, sport, health, illness, sexuality, gender, and religious ritual will be considered. Explores the cultural construction and social experience of the human body in a diverse range of settings.

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Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Susanna Trnka

Points

ANTHRO 241: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in Anthropology

Restrictions

ANTHRO 354