HIST 353 - History of Women in Europe Since 1700 W

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Explores the history of women in Europe from the 18th century to the present. Its central themes focus on women's roles in society, both public and private. Examining women in the spaces they have historically occupied, students probe some of the central questions concerning the history of women in Europe: How did society define "woman," andwhy was she generally seen as the "other"? How did societyconstruct women's roles, and to what extent did women contest traditional gender roles? How did industrialization shape women's lives? To what extent did women participate in political struggle, and how did their political goals and means of struggle vary from those of men? How did contemporaries view the female body? Why did some women oppose "emancipation," as defined by feminists?Prerequisite: sophomore/junior/senior status. Offered fall of even-numbered years.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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