HIST 155 - Modern History of Women in World Civilization

    Recent Professors
    M. Stout, T. Searles, V. Bale, H. Brandenburg
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4D · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4C · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D6
    Description
    This course covers the transnational/global concepts of gender, social, economic, political, cultural and intellectual/creative aspects of women in world society from 1500 C.E. to the present. Societal structures, cultural norms, legal/sociological constructs, religious paradigms affecting women throughout modern 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)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:05pm–3:35pm, Mon Wed 2:05pm–3:35pm, Tue Thu 12:20pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:00am