HIST 0278 - Women in Latin America

Credits: 3

This course examines the lives of women in Latin America from the colonial period to the present, specifically exploring the intersections of class, nation or nationality, race, ethnicity, and gender. The lives of specific, iconic women such as Eva Peron or Rigoberta Menchu will be examined, as well as the lives of everyday women as they confront a variety of historical circumstances. Topics include: industrialization, urbanization, political repression, globalization, and revolutionary movements. This course will study women's experiences, roles, and interests in the broader context of Latin American history.


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