Genders and Desires in Asia

How are genders and desires imagined, performed, reproduced and contested in the diversity of societies and cultures of the Asian region? How does mobility and sociocultural change influence, or impact on everyday notions of gender within Asia, and in discourses about Asia? What is the influence of histories, religions, languages and media on gender and sexualities in the Asian region and Asian diasporas? This subject critically engages with gender and desire in relation to the Asian region by drawing on contemporary gender theories and a diversity of perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. Topics will cover the Asian region and diasporas, with a focus on languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.

• 1Evaluate literature concerning gender in Asia
• 2Articulate their findings and views in oral and written presentations
• 3Understand major issues and sensitivities regarding gender in Asia
• 4Engage where appropriate with issues to do with genders and desires in Asia
• 5Engage where appropriate with issues to do with desires about Asia.