WomenGender in Latin America

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Stretching from the early empires to the present day, this course will take on the big themes of Latin American history through a gendered lens. Through encounters with European regimes, structures of slavery, the upset of revolution, and twentieth-century political movements, we will discuss how gender factored into society and culture. We will think about where gender created, reinforced, and limited opportunities for individual, community, and national power. We will pay particular attention to the experiences of Latin American women, considering the impact of social status and economic roles and the influence of Indigenous heritage, African ancestry, and European legacies. The readings will be a mix of primary sources, from women’s personal accounts to social records, and secondary sources that explore various aspects of gender and women’s lives across a wide range of Latin American geographies.