AMST0373A-F09
History Of American Women
Please register via HIST 0373A
History of American Women: 1869-1999
This course will examine women's social, political, cultural, and economic position in American society from 1869 through the late twentieth century. We will explore the shifting ideological basis for gender roles, as well as the effects of race, class, ethnicity, and region on women's lives. Topics covered will include: women's political identity, women's work, sexuality, access to education, the limits of "sisterhood" across racial and economic boundaries, and the opportunities women used to expand their sphere of influence. 3 hrs lect./disc.
This course will examine women's social, political, cultural, and economic position in American society from 1869 through the late twentieth century. We will explore the shifting ideological basis for gender roles, as well as the effects of race, class, ethnicity, and region on women's lives. Topics covered will include: women's political identity, women's work, sexuality, access to education, the limits of "sisterhood" across racial and economic boundaries, and the opportunities women used to expand their sphere of influence. 3 hrs lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- Axinn Center 109(AXN 109)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Amy Morsman
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- HIST0373A-F09 *
WAGS0373A-F09
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91455
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0373
- Section Identifier:
- A