HIST 9.07 Sex and Gender in Modern Europe

Sex and gender have been central to the making of modern Europe. Over the last 250 years, Europeans constantly debated fundamental questions such as the “appropriate” roles of men and women; the definition of “healthy” and “deviant” sexualities; and the relationship between biology and social norms. By exploring a wide variety of historical sources, including essays, etiquette books, speeches, and memoirs, we will examine how these discussions profoundly shaped European thinking about politics, economics, imperialism, immigration, and everyday life.

Cross Listed Courses

WGSS 66.21

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Class of 2023 and Before Major/Minor Dist: EUR; Class of 2024 and Beyond MajorMinor Dist: EUR, modern. As of Summer 2024, this course has been renumbered to HIST 42.02.