HTY 371: Women in Western Civilization: Renaissance to the Present Day

3 credits

Women and their experiences and achievements are often largely absent from history books. This course will survey the cultural and historical roles of women in the western world from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The course will discuss both general trends and representative individuals. Topics will include theories of women’s history, women’s legal and political rights, women’s economic and cultural contributions, and gender roles within the family, the community, and the religious world.

Prerequisite(s): None.