Gender and Society in Victorian Literature
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Victorian Literature and Gender Studies
Overview of the Victorian era, key literary movements, and foundational concepts in gender studies

Module #2
The Cult of Domesticity and the Angel in the House
Exploration of the ideal of femininity in Victorian society, including the concept of the angel in the house and its representation in literature

Module #3
The Woman Question:Educational and Occupational Opportunities
Analysis of the limited opportunities available to women in education and the workforce during the Victorian era, with a focus on literary representations

Module #4
The Fallen Woman:Prostitution and Sexuality in Victorian Literature
Examination of the cultural and literary significance of the fallen woman trope, including its relation to prostitution, sexuality, and gender roles

Module #5
The New Woman and the Emergence of Feminism
Discussion of the rise of feminist movements and the representation of the New Woman in Victorian literature, including her challenges and triumphs

Module #6
Masculinity and the Victorian Gentleman
Exploration of the cultural ideals of masculinity during the Victorian era, including the concept of the gentleman and its representation in literature

Module #7
Class and Gender:The Intersectionality of Victorian Identity
Analysis of how class and gender intersect in Victorian literature, including the experiences of working-class women and men

Module #8
Marriage and the Institution of Matrimony
Examination of the cultural and literary significance of marriage in Victorian society, including its relation to gender roles and identity

Module #9
Motherhood and the Maternal Ideal
Exploration of the cultural ideals of motherhood during the Victorian era, including their representation in literature and their impact on womens lives

Module #10
Gender and Imperialism:The Colonial Encounter
Analysis of the intersection of gender and imperialism in Victorian literature, including the representation of colonized women and men

Module #11
Dickens and the Social Commentary
Close reading of Charles Dickens works, focusing on his social commentary on gender and class in Victorian society

Module #12
The Brontë Sisters and the Construction of Gender
Analysis of the Brontë sisters works, exploring how they constructed and subverted traditional gender roles in their writing

Module #13
Thackeray and the Satire of Victorian Society
Examination of William Makepeace Thackerays satirical works, focusing on his commentary on gender and class in Victorian society

Module #14
Eliot and the Complexity of Femininity
Close reading of George Eliots works, exploring her nuanced and complex representations of femininity and gender roles

Module #15
Gender and the Gothic:Horrors and Fantasies
Analysis of the intersection of gender and the Gothic in Victorian literature, including the representation of women and men in horror and fantasy narratives

Module #16
Medical Discourse and the Construction of Gender
Examination of how medical discourse constructed and reinforced traditional gender roles in Victorian society, including the representation of women and men in medical literature

Module #17
Gender and the Marketplace:Womens Work and Consumption
Analysis of how womens work and consumption were represented in Victorian literature, including the cultural significance of the marketplace and consumer culture

Module #18
The Body and the Self:Gender, Identity, and Performance
Exploration of how the body and self were constructed and performed in Victorian literature, including the cultural significance of dress, beauty, and the gaze

Module #19
Queer Victorians:Non-Normative Genders and Sexualities
Examination of the representation of non-normative genders and sexualities in Victorian literature, including the cultural significance of queerness and deviance

Module #20
The End of the Era:Victorian Legacies and Modernist Responses
Discussion of the legacies of Victorian gender norms and the responses of modernist literature, including the emergence of new gender roles and identities

Module #21
Historical Contexts:The Victorian Era in Perspective
Historical overview of the Victorian era, including key events, social movements, and cultural developments that shaped gender roles and literature

Module #22
Literary Contexts:The Development of Victorian Literature
Literary overview of the development of Victorian literature, including key authors, movements, and genres that shaped gender representation

Module #23
Theoretical Approaches:Gender and Literary Criticism
Introduction to key theoretical approaches to gender and literary criticism, including feminist, queer, and postcolonial theories

Module #24
Researching Gender in Victorian Literature
Practical guidance on researching gender in Victorian literature, including source analysis, bibliographic research, and critical writing

Module #25
Case Study:Gender in a Selected Victorian Novel
Close reading of a selected Victorian novel, applying course concepts and theories to a specific literary work

Module #26
Gender and Victorian Culture:Visual and Material Cultures
Examination of the representation of gender in Victorian visual and material cultures, including art, fashion, and advertising

Module #27
Gender and the Victorian Imagination:Fantasy and Science Fiction
Analysis of the representation of gender in Victorian fantasy and science fiction, including the cultural significance of these genres

Module #28
Victorian Poetry and the Construction of Gender
Close reading of Victorian poetry, exploring how poets constructed and subverted traditional gender roles in their work

Module #29
Gender and the Victorian Periodical Press
Examination of the representation of gender in the Victorian periodical press, including the cultural significance of womens magazines and journals

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Gender and Society in Victorian Literature career

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Gender and Society in Victorian Literature ( 30 Modules )

Gender and Society in Victorian Literature
( 30 Modules )