HIST 170 - Women in American History

    Recent Professors
    ASanchezWalsh@riohondo.edu, cempett@riohondo.edu, ivaldivia@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HIST 170
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4D · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This course surveys the roles, status, and contributions of women of different ethnic groups and social classes in American society from earliest times to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Special attention is given to an understanding of how gender has shaped women’s options and expectations within the private and public spheres of society. This course is designed for students who want to learn more about women’s history in America, and is recommended for all history majors. This course also satisfies a course requirement for the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T).
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:55pm