Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: WOMEN AND GENDER IN THE MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC SOCIETIES ***** Course examines the legal position and social realities of men and women in the Islamic world, with emphasis on how boundaries of gender have traditionally been drawn. Includes family and sexual ethics, the harem, polygyny, divorce, and eunuchs (who played an important role in the military and certain religious institutions). ***** Also offered as MDST 438 and WGST 455. ***** Limited enrollment. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Sanders Repeatable for Credit.