ASAM 179K SC - Asian American Women on Screen

This course will examine historical representations of Asian/American women in movies, TV, and new media in American culture. We will start by theorizing hypersexuality and Asian women on screen by thinking about the role militarism plays in constructing gendered and racialized stereotypes. We will continue thinking about ongoing representational practices of Asian/American women by watching films, TV shows, comedy specials, news clips, and social media. We will consider how engaging and analyzing representation as a site of contestation and possibilty might create opportunities for rethinking the political power of Asian American media.

Course Credit: 1.0

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