History 383 - Women in Latin America

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

not offered 2008-09 The stereotype of women in Latin America is that they are trapped in a culture of machismo, limiting them to the roles of the two Marias - Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary. This class will examine the myths and realities of women's lives, looking at economic, political, social and cultural issues. We also will examine the ways that women's roles intersect with issues of class, race, and ethnicity. Course work will include lectures and discussion, use of primary and secondary documents. Requirements include papers and exams. This course will be conducted primarily by discussion. Offered in alternate years

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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