Gender, Sexuality, and History (321-0-21)

Topic

US Women's History 1865-Present

Instructors

Katherine Masur
847/491-2849
Harris Hall - Room 202

Meeting Info

Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Topic: US Women's History, 1865-Present.

This course explores the history of women in the United States from 1865 to the present. Adopting an intersectional approach, we will examine women's changing roles as wage earners, mothers, and activists. We will also explore how prevailing ideas about race, gender, work, and the family shaped women's lives, in both the public and private arenas.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be familiar with key concepts, issues, and questions associated with the history of women in the United States. Students will also strengthen their skills in critical reading, thinking, and writing. Key concepts and topics include differences among women, patriarchy, women activists, coalition-building among women, women as feminists and anti-feminists, birth control, abortion, and the gender pay gap.

Teaching Method

Lecture, discussion section

Class Materials (Required)

TBD

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-325: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - University Hall 412: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - University Hall 112: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - NO DATA: NO DATA