Thesis Update

I have a thesis advisor. I will soon have the paperwork processed for Independent Study credit (ANTH 499).

I've further narrowed down the topic, as is necessary (and as I've been advised by several credible people) and the next stage in that narrowing of focus is this:
Gender dynamics in Kabuki and Shakespeare

I want to hit this basically from four components. I want to establish the historical context of both of these theatrical movements and I want to discuss the themes presented within the plays themselves. (2 of each = 4 parts, see?)

My short-term goal in terms of research is to assemble a minimum of five sources, for the time being, for each of these four subjects. That'll give me a framework to determine what sub-categories need more backing up. Acquiring the texts for Shakespeare (and even Kabuki, though to a lesser extent) should prove no great challenge. Volumes upon volumes exist in library stacks everywhere. I am finding that finding articles and books addressing the gender roles of Japan during the peak of Kabuki's rise is my biggest challenge right now.

Let y'all know how it pans out from here. For now, though? Back to work.

Out.