ANTH 304 A: Anthropology of Beauty

Spring 2023
Meeting:
MW 8:30am - 10:20am / CMU 230
SLN:
10306
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
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:
November 21, 2024 - 5:02 am