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Women in South Asian Religions: Gender Ideology & Practice in Hinduism, Buddhism, & Islam

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0420 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0420
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course examines women in South Asian history through the intersections of women's lives with three major faith traditions of the subcontinent - Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Using historical, literary, and anthropological lenses the course will consider how various institutions of authority - patriarchy, religion, and the state - have shaped and reshaped gender ideology in South Asia, and how women, throughout South Asia's history, have, in turn, interpreted and negotiated their position in society.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0420

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ayesha Irani

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.