ANTHRO 241

Anthropology of the Body

Please note: this is archived course information from 2024 for ANTHRO 241.

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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Availability 2024

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Susanna Trnka

Points

ANTHRO 241: 15 points

Prerequisites

ANTHRO 100 or 30 points in Anthropology

Restrictions

ANTHRO 354