Gender, Sexuality, and History (321-0-22)

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

University Hall 122: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is a history of women and patriarchy in the United States from 1865 to the present. Adopting an intersectional approach, we will explore women's changing experiences of work, motherhood, and activism, as well as the histories of contraception, sterilization, and abortion.

Learning Objectives

Students will leave this class with a firm understanding of how patriarchal ideas and practices intersected with race, class, and sexuality to shape the lives of women in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Students will also strengthen their skills in critical reading, thinking, and writing.

Teaching Method

Lecture
Discussion section
Readings
Group Work
Class participation
Writing assignments
Discussion

Evaluation Method

Papers
Exams

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration is reserved for Gender & Sexuality Studies students