Gender in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

The history of women and gender roles in Western Europe from the birth of Christianity to around 1800. The course examines how women’s and men’s sexual and gender identities were shaped by the major historical developments of the period. Topics include family, work, religion, politics, and sexuality.

Credit: 3