Short Course Description
In commemoration of the centennial for the passing of the 19th Amendment, the course will explore the history and legacies of women's rights struggles in the U.S., from the mid nineteenth century to the present, looking beyond suffrage and voting rights to examine the multifaceted issues that define ?Women?s Rights.? Using primary and secondary sources we will analyze the development of feminism throughout the twentieth century and the ongoing efforts of women to gain influence and power. The course will pay attention to the intersections of class, race, gender, and sexuality, and how they impacted women?s achievements and challenges, looking at actors, movements, and organizations.
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