ANTHRO 357
Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANTHRO 357.
Description
Explores the ways in which gender and sexual identities are both reflected in and modified by mainstream popular music: from "girl power" to boy bands; from outwardly gay and lesbian artists to the gay appropriation of heterosexual female divas; from the camp masculinity of heavy metal to lesbian rock and riot grrrls; from women-hating gangster rappers to powerful women in the recording industry.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Kirsten Zemke
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
ANTHRO 357: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II
Restrictions
POPMUS 306
