HIST 308 Gender and Society in Modern Africa (Same as Women's and Gender Studies 308)*(Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008)*
This course explores the constructions of feminine and masculine categories in
modern Africa. We will concentrate on the particular history of women's
experiences during the colonial and postcolonial periods. In addition, we will
examine how the study of history and gender offers perspectives on
contemporary women's issues such as female-circumcision, teen pregnancy,
wife-beating, and "AIDS."
Evaluation will be based on class participation and three short papers.
Group C