1. The Social/Ethical Self
Inquiry 101
November 17, 1997
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Class Overview
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Play- How the Other Half Loves
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Ursula K. LeGuin
American Author
Parents
A.L. Kroeber (Anthropologist)
Theodora Kroeber (Author)
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Genres
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Poetry
Speculative Fiction
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Why science fiction?
Present truth
Joy of imagination
Explore identity and culture
“Metaphors for the human condition”
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Left Hand of Darkness
First published in 1969
Winner of Hugo and Nebula Award
First Contact Novel
Speculates on role of gender in
identity
society
war
Setting: Planet Gethen-
Very, very cold.
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8. Social Construction of Identity
Assigned reading
Chapter 7 from “Left Hand of Darkness”
Field notes- Anthropological survey
How is the society defined differently from modern American society?
What does the concept of genetic experiment mean?
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Team Discussions
What would you do if your gender could change as a result of your social situation?
What is dualism?
Are men and women opposite sexes?
What does gender have to do with conflict?
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