TransfermaticHIST at Grossmont College

    HIST 154 - Early History of Women in World Civilization

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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4D · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D4
    Description
    This course covers the transnational/global concepts of gender, social, economic, political, cultural and intellectual/creative aspects of women in world society from prehistoric times to the early modern era (1500 C.E.). Societal structures, cultural norms, legal/sociological constructs, religious paradigms affecting women throughout Asia, Africa, Middle East, the Americas and Europe will be explored. The course will also focus upon gaining an understanding of women's past accomplishments, both major and mundane, as well as limitations, which may illuminate their present and future. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)