Carleton University · WGST 3806

Girlhoods

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The emerging discipline of girlhood studies; social and cultural constructions of girlhood and categories of difference. Topics may include the commercialization of girlhood, popular culture and girls, negotiating identities, violence, sexualities, agency and activism in a globalizing world.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and 1.0 credit in WGST or permission of the Institute.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and 1.0 credit in WGST or permission of the Institute.
  • Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The emerging discipline of girlhood studies; social and cultural constructions of girlhood and categories of difference. Topics may include the commercialization of girlhood, popular culture and girls, negotiating identities, violence, sexualities, agency and activism in a globalizing world.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and 1.0 credit in WGST or permission of the Institute.
  • Lecture three hours a week.

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