African Studies 216 - Colloquium: Sex & Societal Norms in Africa

Colq:Sex,SocietalNorms,Africa

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Maria Andam

TU TH 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
AFS-216-01-202603
mandam@smith.edu
This course examines the mores, rules, and regulations that presently exists in African societies with regards to sex, sexual activity, and sexualities. Using an intersectional, decolonial, African, feminist perspective, it examines the social justification behind the establishment of such rules. Are these rules and norms instituted to safeguard vulnerable populations or are they based on the subjugation of entire classes of persons? Enrollment limited to 18. (E)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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