HIS 29 — History of Women in the US
This course examines the history of women in the United States, from the colonial era through the 21st century. Students will analyze how major developments in the history of the country, including wars, western expansion, slavery, waves of immigration, and the fight for equal rights, have shaped the experiences of diverse women. They will also analyze how women have shaped those developments. The class will address how ideas about gender have developed over time, including how concepts of what it means to be American have influenced those ideas.