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21H.358[J] Colonialism in South Asia and Africa: Race, Gender, Resistance
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Undergrad (Spring) HASS Humanities
(Same subject as WGS.315[J])
(Subject meets with 21H.958)
Prereq: None
Units: 2-0-10
Lecture: T11-1 (E51-390)
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Provides a comparative perspective on the history of colonialism in India and Africa. Explores the political, social, and economic changes brought about by colonial rule. Discusses the international context for the emergence of European Imperialism in the 19th century; the nature of early colonial expansion and consolidation; the re-invention of tradition in colonial societies, especially with regard to racial and ethnic identity, gender, religion, and caste; and expressions of anti-colonial resistance. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
S. Aiyar
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