This course explores popular women's literature and nonfiction from the 1960s to the present. Sexuality, feminism, anti-feminism, changing gender roles, and sexual politics will be explored in the following works. Students should purchase all books, though we may read only excerpts from some. Helen Gurley Brown, Sex and The Single Girl Jacqueline Susann, Valley of the Dolls Ira Levin, The Stepford Wives Erica Jong, Fear of Flying Marilyn French, The Women's Room Judith Krantz, I'll Take Manhattan Candace Bushnell, Sex and The City |
