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This course
will examine the history of women in the United States from the colonial era to
the present. We will explore the diverse ways in which women have lived, worked
and contributed to the history of the US. While we will be looking at some of
the “great women” of American history, the course will focus more on the aspects
of the general experiences of women and their political, social, cultural and
familial relationships. The course examines the experiences and contributions
of women to the development and growth of America, which necessitates an
examination of their subordinate position in American politics, culture and
society. The exploration of women's roles in the church, social movements, and
social reproduction will enable students to describe and evaluate the
institutions, movements, individuals, ideas and values of the major eras of U.S.
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