Studies in Women's and Gender History

3 credits · Graduate credit

This topics course explores significant themes, events, and figures in women's and gender history from a variety of historical periods and geographic regions. Students will analyze how gender has shaped experiences, identities, and power relations over time, considering intersections with race, class, sexuality, and other categories of difference. Through readings, discussion, and research, the course examines the diverse roles of women, the construction of gender norms, and the impact of feminist movements. Specific topics may vary by semester.