WEEK 1: Bodies, Gender and Labor Before Capitalism

Class Introduction:
Jasmine will introduce herself, her practice, and the general approach and objectives of the class.

Presentation 1: “Bodies, Gender and Labor Before Capitalism”
Jasmine will lead a visual presentation with opportunities to ask questions and discuss throughout

 Topic Summary:

• Brief introduction to pre-capitalist society in Europe
• Labor and gender relations in European pre-capitalist societies
• The regulation and mechanization of the body
• The transformation of the role of women and her labor/production
• The creation of gender divisions and difference

In-class Exercise 1: Group Writing Prompts

• Jasmine will offer a series of prompts from presentation and related texts
• Participants will be asked to write based on the prompts for set periods of time
• During the writing period, Jasmine will provide further instruction
• The exercise will be followed by a short discussion of the outcomes/experience   

In-Class Exercise 2: Cluster Writing 1

• Reflect on the class topics in relation to your practice, existing ideas and/or research questions.
• Write and/or draw your responses in your notebook/sketchbook. Write or draw as much as you feel necessary to communicate your ideas and/or questions.
• When you are finished, title the entry “Cluster 1

*Please note, for weeks 2 and 3, the Cluster Writing will be assigned as homework.