HIST 319 – History, Women & Diversity in the US

an image of female congressional and house candidates with AOC in the middle

Instructor: Tiffany González

Day & Time:
Online | 2nd Half

Credit Fulfillment:
KU Core Goal 4.1
Core 34 Goal USC
HIST Cat I

History, Women & Diversity in the US


This course examines the diversity of women's activism and candidacy in the U.S. from the twentieth century to the present. The course explores women's intersectional experiences and contributions to understanding their lives and communities. Questions that inform the class pertains to how has race/ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality shaped women's activism and women's experiences with the political process. Students will learn how the past informs the present and the importance of diversity in shaping the U.S. today.

This course meets KU Core Goal 4.1 | Core 34 Goal USC | HIST Cat I

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Official Catalog Description:

  • This survey course explores the history of being female in America through a focus on the ways differences in race, sexuality, ethnicity, class, and life cycle have shaped various aspects of women's lives.

  • Themes to be explored could include, but are not limited to: social and political activism; intellectual developments; family; women's communities; work; sexuality; and culture.