HIST 27 Gender and Power in American History from the Colonial Period to the Civil War
This course examines the history of men and women from the period of colonial settlement to the achievement of woman's suffrage. We will explore the construction of gender particularly as it relates to social, political, economic, and cultural power. Topics will include: the role of gender in political thought and practice, the intersection of gender with categories of class and race; gender in the debate over slavery and the Civil War; and the rise and evolution of the woman's rights movement. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Instructor
Butler
Cross Listed Courses
WGSS 23.01
Department-Specific Course Categories
Class of 2023 and Before Major Dist: US, pre-1800; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major Dist: US, premodern.