Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

HIST 457 - GENDER & TRANSFORMATION

Long Title:
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: GENDER AND POST-SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN EASTERN EUROPE ***** Course examines effect on women of transitions to capitalism and democracy in Eastern Europe, with special focus on labor, childcare, political participation, women and the media, reproductive rights, domestic violence and trafficking in women. Special attention given to the difficulties of forging ties between "Eastern" and "Western" feminist experiences. ***** Also offered as ANTH 657. ***** Enrollment limited to 15. ***** Instructor(s): Chivens