This course explores changes in gender and sexual relations across social communities and through time in South Asia. Key topics covered in this course include the impact of colonialism, nationalism, and socio-religious reform movements; law and the postcolonial state; the cultural politics of sexuality; masculinities; and local and transnational feminisms. Meets the Critical Learning: HP requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: HP, Equity and Power: EPG

1 unit

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	History of Gender and Sexuality in South Asia	Purvi Mehta	John Lord Knight Apartments MCHUGH COM	25 / 7	04/27/2025