History 128 - European Women and Gender History

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University of California-Irvine

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128A Women and Gender in Early Modern Europe: 1400-1700 (4). Explores what it meant to be a woman in early modern Europe. Students examine women's lives in early modern Europe while developing skills of historical interpretation. Topics include: notions of masculinity and femininity; "proto-feminism"; marriage and sexuality; female piety and witchcraft. (VIII) 128B Sex and Society in Early Modern Europe (4). Examines the role of sexuality in early modern European society. Explores the emergence of modern notions of sexuality and their connection to European imperialism. Topics include: biological notions of sexual difference and human reproduction; marriage and family; prostitution, lesbian and transvestitism. (VIII) 128C Topics in the History of Women in Europe (4). May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Formerly History 128. ( VIII) JEWISH, MUSLIM, MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICAN HISTORY

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uci.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 824-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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