HIST-35713 credit hours

History of Feminism in Canada

History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar

Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring

No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.

Description

This course examines the history of feminism, focusing on the Canadian experience set within the broader context of North America and the West. It considers the changing goals, methods of organizing, adherents, societal responses and impact during each of the three "waves" of feminism. It explores biographical history of key Canadian and Western feminists. The course gives equal time to lectures and to class discussion and, as such, depends on the active and regular participation of students.

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and WGS-3571.

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