Investigate gendered social norms and taboos that shaped public and private life in the ancient world. Analyse modern theoretical writings and ancient sources to investigate ideals of femininity and masculinity in mythology and public ritual; the gendering of public and private space; licit and illicit sexual practices; love, marriage, adultery and prostitution; and gendered narratives of good and bad politicians, emperors, and those perceived to be "barbarians." NOTE: Credit cannot be counted for both AWS 3913 and GWS 3913.