Women in African History
WOMGEN 1200WH
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Description
From matriarchs to monarchs, spiritual mediums to anti-colonial activists, African women have always been central figures in the histories of their societies. But who is defined as a woman in African societies and when and where does this matter? In this course we will explore the idea of womanhood across various African communities and think through the ways that the category “woman” changes overtime and functions differently in relation to other social categories like class, age, and religion. Using these key concepts, we will also examine the ways African women participated in, responded to, and contested major historical processes such as slavery, colonialism, and decolonization.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
N/A
Department
Women, Gender & Sexuality
Course Component
Seminar
Subject
Women, Gender & Sexuality
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Social Sciences
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
