Civil Rights in the United States in the 20th Century

Undergraduate

This course examines movements for civil rights, broadly defined, in the 20th-century US. Students explore concepts of American citizenship, considering struggles for political inclusion and efforts to participate fully in the nation's social and cultural life. We focus on women's and gay rights and the struggles of African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and Asians, examining how these and other groups have envisioned and pursued full American citizenship.