Gender in Early Mod World

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course explores the role of gender as an analytical tool within history. We will cover gender theory, the construction of gender identity (both within a binary model and outside of it), sexuality, power, politics, and culture. Because studying gender does not follow the normal chronological historical periodization, the course will be divided more by topics than periods. All readings are in English and expertise in the geographical fields field is not expected. The first half of the course focuses on early modern Europe, while later weeks look at the Atlantic world more generally. Depending on the class makeup, the final weeks might move beyond that chronology and geography to explore gender within other areas.