DHIS 27A41 - Gendering the Cold War

What does the atomic bomb have to do with masculinity? How could homosexuality be associated with communism? And did women really have better sex under socialism? This course offers students a unique exploration of the Cold War history through the lens of sexuality and gender. It will redefine the history of this major 20th-century phenomenon by focusing on issues such as gender norms and deviations, masculinity and power, women’s rights and equality. By examining these and other aspects, students will develop a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of how the Cold War was conducted, experienced, and represented.

Academic expectations

Students are expected to regularly attend the seminar and take an active part in class discussions. To validate the course, students will be required to prepare and give a group presentation on a prompt and submit an individual research paper by the end of the semester.

• Class participation 20%
• Group presentation 30%
• Research paper 50%