HIST 213 - (CH,D,W) Gender and Family in Latin America

3 cr.

(Prerequisite: One of the following – HIST 125, HIST 126, PS 219, SPAN 314, PHIL 242)

Examines the role of gender and family in Latin America from 1521 to present. Themes of gender roles, marriage, family and licit and illicit sexuality will be highlighted. Individual units will examine machismo, marianismo, relations of power and women in the workplace. Distinctions will be made according to race and class.