In this course, students will examine the profound contributions of women throughout American history. Students will identify systemic challenges for women and cultivate an understanding of the individual and collective efforts to create change in the 20th century. Students will examine historical events and ideologies to better contextualize contemporary issues. Students will read a variety of primary and secondary sources, engage in deep personal reflections, and participate in collaborative dialogue, to explore the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality.

USH Elective