JWST 311 Gender in Jewish History (3 credits)

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Offered by: Jewish Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Overview

Jewish Studies : How does the inclusion of women and issues of gender change our understanding of the Jewish past? By examining a broad range of historical sources from around the world鈥攊ncluding prayer books, letters, newspapers, novels and diaries to music, art and film鈥� this course examines this question from the Middle Ages to the present day. Major topics to be covered include: religion and spirituality, economic life, the body and sexuality, domesticity, relations with non-Jewish neighbours, and political activism.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.

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