HIST 364: Women in the Global South

(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in 300-level courses requires prior completion of a 100-level history course or above and at least sophomore standing.
The course examines women and womanhood in a cross-cultural context, paying particular attention to the experiences of women in Africa, Asia, and the Meddle East. Topics addressed include, but are not limited to: gender norms, religion, tradition, polygamy, motherhood, education reproductive health, wifehood, human trafficking, and the caste system. In each case, the emphasis will not be on victimization, but rather, the resilience and adaptability of women as historical actors in their world. Meert