Additional Information

Course Number

ANTHRO 363

Course Description

Feminist and queer theory have profoundly rethought epistemologies as well as methodologies. This graduate seminar will explore the relationship between feminist and queer theory and the new directions proposed by queer anthropology in socio-cultural anthropology and archaeology. In addition, the seminar will discuss the challenges that looking at queer studies from anthropology and archaeology can bring from questions of race, global inequalities, misrecognitions as well as specific historical and cultural genealogies which offer more than simply adding diversity to questions already raised within queer studies. Students will acquire both conceptual and methodological skills. nThis year-long graduate seminar adopts a workshop-like format over the entire 2018-2019 academic year. We will meet for eleven (three hour) meetings over three quarters (4 meetings in Autumn, 3 meetings in Winter, and 4 meetings in Spring. Students are required to enroll in all three quarters. Pre-requisite: instructor consent.

Syllabus Available

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Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethnography
• Feminism and Intersectionality
• Gender and Sexuality
• Gender Equality
• LGBTQ Issues and Queer Archaeology
• Privilege and Issues of Inclusivity
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination