HIST-2616 (3) History of Gender in America

Introduces the social and cultural construction of femininity and masculinity in America from 1500 to the present. Explores gender as a status acquired and performed through tasks, clothing, adornment and bodily movement. Examines gender ideals, expression and practices such as gender crossing, gender bending and gender plan. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Requisites: History (HIST) majors are restricted from taking this course.