L . HIS 239 - U.S.Women's History-AC

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Loras College

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Description:

An introduction to United States women's history, this course explores the relation between women-as members of groups and as individuals-and the changing social, cultural, economic and political world they live in. U.S. Women's History begins with the experiences of Native American women during the 1500s and continues through to the present, focusing on the evolving concept of gender identity in American society and how the reality of women's lives often does not match the ideal. Because American women come from a variety of backgrounds, we will compare and contrast the experiences of women of varying ethnic, class, racial, and regional identities. Although this course will document women's experience of discrimination and inequity, we will focus on women as actors. Women labored at home and for wages. They built and influenced families, communities and organizations. They worked to reform society, shaping the social, political and economic world through their efforts. As part of our analysis of women as reformers we will trace the evolution of women's rights and gender equity from the early 1600s to the present. Prerequisites: L.LIB-100, L.LIB-105, L.LIB-110, and one course from L.LIB- 130, L.LIB-135, or L.LIB-220. 3 credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.loras.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 588-7100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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