HIS 222 - The History of Women in the United States

4 credits (Spring)

Examines basic themes and issues that have dominated the lives of women in the United States since the colonial period. Focuses on the interaction of economics and ideology; relationships between production, reproduction, and sexuality in defining women’s status; development of female culture and feminism; and the role of race, class, and ethnicity in shaping women’s experiences.

Prerequisite: HIS 100 or second-year standing.
Instructor: Lewis