WGS 2410
Dangerous Bodies: Obscenity, Sex, and Censorship
Course Description
What distinguishes the artistic or educational from the pornographic? This course asks how ideas of obscenity have been constructed, focusing on gender, race, and sexuality. Alongside feminist and queer scholarship, readings include personal essays, historical documents, news articles, and documentaries. We will address how ideas of obscenity shape issues including internet censorship, reproductive healthcare, and histories of feminism.