HIST-4616 (3) History of Gender and Sexuality in the United States to 1870

Examines the social history and cultural construction of genders and sexualities in America to 1870, exploring how discourses of race, religion, nationalism, medicine and criminality have shaped erotic encounters, informed gender and sexual identities a served as sites of political conflict. Same as HIST 5616 and WMST 4616. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.