HIST R117 - History of American Women

    Recent Professors
    Kevin Hughes, Jenn Wilson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–110 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4D · IGETC Area 4F · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course offers a survey of the historical experience of women in North America including comparisons of Native-American, African-American, Latin-American, Asian-American and European cultures. Multiple ways of studying history are used to explain the impact of religion, culture, law, social class, economic roles and politics on the history of women. The tension between expanding work opportunities and traditional social roles is examined. The contributions of women to progressive reform is reviewed.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:45am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am