Women and Gender in African History

Undergraduate

Women’s changing status and opportunities in the social, political and economic structures of African states and polities from early times to the present. Varieties of social constructions of gender and gender relationships with the changing historical contexts of state formation, trade, religion, imperialism and popular culture. Course Format: Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to HIST (single or combined) and HIST (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors until date specified in Registration Guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours) or permission of the instructor and the Chair. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.