Women and Gender in European History

Catalog description

This course explores European women's and men's changing social roles and competing views of femininity and masculinity in European history. It examines the status and role of women as well as the cultural construction of myths of gender and sexuality. Special attention will be paid to questions of equality and difference, the relationship between gender and politics/power, and issues of the female body, sexuality, and the family. Prerequisites: Non-majors may enroll with consent of the department.