(GS 131, HIST 131, WGSS 131) Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies

4 Credits

This course explores the various ways in which womanhood, gender, sexuality and race are defined, constructed and articulated in African societies. The interdisciplinary course draws from historical writings, novels, biography, anthropology, political science, health and other fields to examine diverse activities and contributions of African women from the pre-colonial period to the present. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, HU, W