Using Sci-Fi Novel BARREN: TAKING OF NAME to Examine Gender Roles through Science Fiction
This interdisciplinary resource unit plan is designed for exploration and analysis of traditional and evolving gender norms through the science fiction genre. It focuses on the novel Barren: Taking of Name to provide a springboard into conversations about gender while simultaneously appreciating the context of modern science fiction. The unit offers a template over which instructors from disciplines ranging from personal growth psychology to contemporary literature can superimpose their own course objectives. Within the Gender Studies field, it can provide a catalyst for investigating gender distinctions/pronouns and their respective associations. Use the link below to download an abridged version which includes introductory sections as well as the first two out of the six lessons that comprise the unit. To request a hard copy of the complete booklet, use the contact button at the top of this page.
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