HIS 365 African Women's History

This course explores the history of African women from colonial times to the present. It is concerned both with the historical forces which have shaped women's everyday lives and the ways in which African women have been active agents in the making of their histories. The themes to be explored include: women, capitalism, and migrant labor; women and the colonial state; the missionary impact; colonialism and domesticity; women and the struggle for liberation; and poverty and subordination in independent Africa. HIS 365L Advanced Research Lab required if course is offered as 3-credit plus lab. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: HIS 265 or HIS/POS 300.