ASCL 67.10 Cultures of Business, Labor, and Wealth in Contemporary China

This course examines discourses of work, wealth, ethics, and status in contemporary Chinese society through the lenses of ethnography, film, and literature. Topics covered include the effects of market reform and neoliberal desires on conceptions of consumption, philanthropy, and “social quality” (suzhi), ways in which gendered identities are negotiated in different professions, the experiences of migrant workers in Chinese cities, and the intersection of entrepreneurship and the arts.

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages