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Identity and Difference

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States21A.101J
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2010English
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This course explores how identities, whether of individuals or groups, are produced, maintained, and transformed. Students will be introduced to various theoretical perspectives that deal with identity formation, including constructions of “the normal.” We will explore the utility of these perspectives for understanding identity components such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, language, social class, and bodily difference.

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