HIST 168 - Introduction to Gender History

This is an introductory course that will use a global/comparative approach to introduce students to the ways that historians think about gender. We will examine historical narratives and theories by exploring scholarly monographs and articles, historical novels, podcast episodes, visual art, and debates on social media and in popular culture. This course will emphasize critical reading skills and will also introduce students to the basic tenets of historical research and writing. Meets the pre- and post-1800 requirements and can count towards “Colonization and Empire,” or “Race and Indigeneity,” or “Law and Social Justice.” Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)