Richard Handler

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Teaching about Rape in Troubled Times

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Teaching about Rape in Troubled Times

In the fall of 2016, we taught an introductory undergraduate anthropology course titled “Culture, Gender, and Violence” at the University of Virginia (UVA). Ric... More

The Comfort and Discomfort of Critique

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The Comfort and Discomfort of Critique

Shortly after my arrival at the University of Virginia (UVA) in 1986, I began developing courses on my research specialty—nationalism and the politics of cultur... More

Conclusion: Overtaken by Events

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Conclusion: Overtaken by Events

Teaching is a learning experience for instructors as well as for students. As we went through the “Gender, Violence, and Culture” course with our students, the ... More