Comparative Cultural Studies

CCS3669Women, Creativity, and Nonviolence Across Cultures II (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3669)3 ch (3C) (W) (EL)
Explore the contributions, activism, and methods of outstanding women who have had an impact on creating more peaceful communities and nations through their involvement in the arts, society, and culture. From Liberia (Leymala Gbowee) to Yemen (Tawakkul Karman) and Kashmir (Bracha Ettinger), examine the theme of peace from different worldviews. Prerequisite: Open to students who have completed 30 ch or by permission of the instructor. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of SOCI 3669 and CCS 3669.