History of Feminism

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course surveys the history of those various political, social and cultural movements, e.g. suffragism, women’s liberation, etc., which have combined to create the phenomenon of feminism. Attention is also devoted to the diverse theories, ideas and values that underpin contemporary feminism. Prerequisite(s): WMST 100-3 or permission of the instructor Preclusion(s): HIST 311-3