This unit explores the cultural history of and intersections between sexuality, race and rock music in the United States from Elvis to Beyonce. Influenced by black and working-class cultures, and with sexuality embedded in its form and practice, rock music challenged and transformed existing norms of family, sex and gender. Through subjects including Black women, glam rock, and disco, we will learn that rock music, far from frivolous, provided a realm for rebellion, freedom, community and profit.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | United States Studies Centre |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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USSC2604 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Wesley Watkins, wesley.watkins@sydney.edu.au |
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