University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

HIST-4626 (3) History of Women in the United States since 1890

Examines what it means to be female in 20th century United States, emphasizing comparison between classes and racial/ethnic groups. Women's writings serve as the basis for discussions of private and public roles, definitions of womanhood, interpersonal relationships, and struggles for autonomy and equality. Prereq., HIST 1025 or 3020 or WMST 2000. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.