Women and Peacemaking

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course addresses, from an interdisciplinary perspective, both theoretical and practical contributions that women have made to peacemaking in the modern world. It includes analysis of women's involvement in peace action, research, and education. Attention is given to the challenges that activists face in organizing around their identity as women, such as the challenge of building common ground among women with varied experiences and concerns. Requisite Courses: CRS-1200 or WGS-1232 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].