ANTH 304 A: Anthropology of Beauty

Spring 2022
Meeting:
MW 8:30am - 10:20am / CDH 105
SLN:
10293
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
ASYNCHRONOUS ON MONDAYS AND IN-PERSON ON WEDNESDAY
Catalog Description:
What is beautiful? Who creates the standard(s)? How have the standards changed? How does race/ethnicity, gender, class, age, sexuality and (dis)ability intersect with this notion of beauty? Explores the augmentation/modification/transformation of the 'abnormal' body. Includes a critical look at structures and institutions that create and perpetuate beauty ideals.
GE Requirements Met:
Diversity (DIV)
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
February 10, 2025 - 10:56 am