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GNDR207
Gender, Globalization and the Love Industry
The words 'romantic', 'exotic', 'mythical', 'pleasurable' and 'indulgent' are often used to describe our relationship with chocolate, diamonds and flowers. Examines the evolution of the romance industry through these highly symbolic commodities, the gendered and imperial relationship between consumers and producers, and the role of advertising in shaping desire.
Lecture: 3h
Lab: 0h
Tutorial: 0h
Credits: 1.5