WOMEN AND GENDER IN WORLD HISTORY

GEN&WS/HISTORY 134

Course Description

A global (comparative and transnational) survey of women and gender from the ancient world to the modern period. Introduces students to key issues in the history of women and gender, including the historical construction of identities, roles, symbols, and power relationships.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.86

-10.07% from Historical

Completion Rate

89.39%

-3.8% from Historical

A Rate

45.45%

11.85% from Historical

Class Size

-9.59% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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