How has capitalism and economic development had differential effects on women around the world? How have women been victimized and/or empowered in this process? How does our consumption (eg. clothing, tourism) in the US connect to the experiences of women in developing countries?
For example: Think about this in terms of women's rights to say yes and no to sex, their incorporation into the factory workforce, the changes in gender relations as a result of capitalist penetration/development.
For each discussion forum the following are expected:
Initial posting of 150-250 words
Refer specifically to the assigned readings and video in your posts.
The Story of Stuff (2007) (21:25) - a look at US production and consumption patterns and how they connect with environmental and social issues
China Blue watch clip linked in online videos -- PBS video on women working in blue jeans factory in China --you can also link to the full movie from this site.
Grameen Bank (3 clips total appx. 18:30, see links in videos listed for this module) - Micro-credit bank for poor women in BangladeshView:
Lamia Karim, 2008 Demystifying Micro-credit: The Grameen Bank, NGOs and Neoliberalism in Bangladesh, Cultural Dynamics Vol. 20 (1): 5-29
Gender and the Global Economy, pg. 405
Enter Microcredit (M. Moodie)
Factory as Home and Family (M.Cairoli)
Sexuality & Discipline (N. Constable)
Migration, Money & Masculinity (C. Osella & F. Osella)
Sex Tourism, Globalization (D. Brennan)
Women's Autonomy, Islam, and the French State (J. Bowen)
Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective:
Read:
Readings/Preparation
Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective:
Gender and the Global Economy, pg. 405
Enter Microcredit (M. Moodie)
Factory as Home and Family (M.Cairoli)
Sexuality & Discipline (N. Constable)
Migration, Money & Masculinity (C. Osella & F. Osella)
Sex Tourism, Globalization (D. Brennan)
Women's Autonomy, Islam, and the French State (J. Bowen)
Lamia Karim, 2008 Demystifying Micro-credit: The Grameen Bank, NGOs and Neoliberalism in Bangladesh, Cultural Dynamics Vol. 20 (1): 5-29
View:
The Story of Stuff (2007) (21:25) - a look at US production and consumption patterns and how they connect with environmental and social issues
China Blue watch clip linked in online videos -- PBS video on women working in blue jeans factory in China --you can also link to the full movie from this site.
Grameen Bank (3 clips total appx. 18:30, see links in videos listed for this module) - Micro-credit bank for poor women in Bangladesh