HIS-130 - Women in History

3 credits

This course will trace the history of women in America. It will focus on their economic, political and social roles as America moved from being an agrarian society to an industrial one. The course will also examine the historical role of women after World War I and the influence of the civil rights movement on the late 20th century women’s movement. Primary sources will be used in this course.

Prerequisite(s): DRG 092 or DWT 099 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.

Course previously known as: HIST-425